In All These Things

Romans 8:37

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

You were just told that your job has been eliminated.  Or maybe the school called to let you know your child had been suspended for selling drugs.  Or perhaps you are finding yourself ostracized by your neighbors because of your pro-life beliefs.  How are you responding to your circumstances?  Are you depressed?  Are you in despair?  Are you fearful?

Jesus teaches us that we should expect these types of trials in our lives.  To think that we will not have challenges or trials because we are children of God is in direct opposition to what Jesus teaches us.  So expect tribulation, but take courage for in all theses things we are more than conquerors through Our Savior.

Do not miss the importance of Jesus teaching "in all these things" we will be more than conquerors.  Because Jesus Christ has paid the price in full for each of us, we can and will rise up and find joy in the midst of all of our troubles.  The undaunted presence of Jesus Christ makes the world's challenges impotent.  No thing nor no power can put a wedge between us and the love of God that provides our resilience. Not only will we overcome, but our faith, our trust in God and our joy will increase through the experience.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for liberating us from our present sufferings by providing the hope that comes from the freedom and glory that has been set aside for us through Your Son, Jesus.  We exalt His precious name for making us conquerors over evil and our own flesh.  We pray for the courage and the strength to face and defeat every trial that the enemy throws our way.  We rejoice in knowing that the victory is ours because it was first won on the Cross.  We ask all these things in the name of Our Blessed Hope and Assurance, Jesus Christ.