Listen to God’s Word for you in Romans
15:4. “For
everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that
through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
One of the assignments against
the people of God is to oppress them by wearing them down (Daniel 7:25). You may have experienced debilitating
discouragement. You may feel assaulted and assailed from every side. In the
name of the Ancient of Days, you can resist this oppression. Hear God’s words
in 2 Chronicles 20:15 and
17. “This is
what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this
vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. You will not
have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the
deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do
not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.‘”
You can be afraid and
discouraged because of the vast army against you, or you can be confident and
encouraged because God is with you. He is your hope and your victory in the
battle. In His great heart He has a plan for your welfare, to give you a future
and a hope. You are anointed with grace to stand with hope, encouragement, and
positive assurance of seeing His goodness at work in your life. Run to the joy
of the Lord that is your strength. Be blessed with endurance and encouragement
as you stand in the One who fights your battles for you.
Look to your Father in
heaven in devotion and trust. He is with you when you are
discouraged and not at peace. His presence never leaves nor forsakes you. The
name of the Lord is a strong tower to which you can run and are safe (Proverbs 18:10). Hide there in Him from the devourer and
the accuser. Hide in Him from heaviness and discouragement. He wants to cover
your weariness with His blanket of strength.
You have celebrated His
intervention in your life many times and many ways. Be blessed to remember how
He has shown Himself strong to you. You are blessed today in the name of the
One who gives endurance and encouragement. He will continue to reveal Himself
to you.
Jesus rebuked winds and waves,
saying “Peace be still.”
You are blessed by the One who stills the storms (Mark 4:39). Another time, Jesus commanded Peter, “Come to me.” Peter
stepped out of the boat onto the wind-driven waters, but when he took his eyes
off Jesus and looked at the waves, he sank. Whether Jesus stills the storm or
invites you to come to Him on the water, you will be steadfast, immovable in
Him, unless you look at the tempest. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. He will
come alongside, lift you up, strengthen, and refine you to bring about His sure
purposes. You can stand in the rule and dominion of the Prince of peace. Be
blessed in His great faithfulness to you that is new every morning.
Be blessed in the name of the One
who bids you come (Matthew 14:29).
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