Nothing Is Too Big for God
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”—John 16:33 (NIV)
Jesus wants you to have a life full of peace, but he knew you’d also have some troubles and sorrows. Cheer up! That doesn’t have to steal your peace. Take heart and have courage. As children of God, we are “in Christ.” Since Jesus has defeated and overcome the world, that makes us conquerors too! Are you facing trouble right now? Trouble with a bully? Trouble with your family? You see no way out. The Israelites felt the same way when the armies of Egypt chased them and the Red Sea blocked their escape route. They cried out to their leader, Moses, saying “What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt?” Moses replied, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today . . . The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” God parted the Red Sea. The Israelites walked through on dry ground, and the sea closed again to swallow up the Egyptian armies (Exodus 14).
Like the Israelites, if you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior, you’re one of God’s chosen people. He’ll help you overcome your problem too—and totally defeat it. When facing a difficult situation, ask God to make a way through it for you. He will. You may have to step out and do something scary, just as the Israelites did when walking between high walls of water on each side.
Cheer up! No matter what your trouble, “in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37 NIV)
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Unshakable Trust
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Psalm 112:7 (NIV)
Some people have no anxiety about coming danger or receiving bad news. Their minds and emotions are steady, firm, unwavering, and unshakable. How do they attain this wonderful state of being? By trusting in the Lord, relying on him, putting their faith in him, and obeying his commands.
We all receive bad news sometimes. That’s part of life. It might be fairly minor, like your friend can’t go to the movie with you after all. It might be more serious, like getting an F on a test or your report card. Or the bad news can be extremely painful, like the death of a favorite grandparent or your parents’ divorce. We find it very easy to get upset at bad news, crying and screaming and lashing out at people, or becoming severely depressed.
Instead, we are to have a calm, “steadfast heart” that trusts in the Lord. A heart with unshakable faith is needed so we can stop, pray for wisdom, and sit back and allow God to work. God will handle those problems that we don’t have the ability to control. Things change constantly, and some of those changes bring bad news. But God never changes. His love is unchanging and everlasting. He can (if we let him) work even bad things out for our good (Romans 8:28).
Always remember that the bad news you receive does NOT take God by surprise. He knows when it is coming, and he’s ready to help you get through it calmly, so that you come out on the other side even stronger. Trust in God, no matter what kind of news you receive. He’ll never let you down!
Stand Strong
“Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will s
We all want to have—or do—something that we know we should avoid. Everyone experiences temptation of one kind or another, and the temptation itself is NOT a sin. It’s only a test. God is always there for you. Turn to him, and ask for help. God won’t let the test, or temptation, get too strong for you to fight. Also, he will show you a way out so you don’t have to give in to it.
Temptations come in all sizes. Your older sister left her wallet on the table, and you’re tempted to take a little of her money. Your friend hurt you, and you’re tempted to gossip about her to anyone who will listen. The Bible says that temptations happen to all people. God won’t shield you from all temptation, but he won’t let it overpower you. He’ll give you a way out if you really want to overcome it.
Sometimes you need to get away from the temptation. If you’re tempted to buy too much candy, leave the store. If you’re tempted to take money, remember these words and get away: “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness . . . But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness” (1 Timothy 6:10–11 NKJV).
No matter what test you face, God will be faithful in each and every one. He’ll show you a way out. So stand strong in the Lord!
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