"I have told you these
things
so that in Me you may have perfect
peace
and confidence.
In the world you have
tribulation
and trials and distress and
frustration;
but be of good cheer - take courage; be confident, certain,
undawnted - for I have overcome the world.
I have deprived it of power to
harm,
I have conquered it [for
you].
(Colossians 3:15)
The Lord Jesus gives
you
this comforting
truth.
"In Me you may have perfect peace and
confidence."
This is your personal victory for the
trials that lie ahead.
The ways of the
world
are powerful, but they are not "all
powerful."
Whatever battles you have today take comfort within
yourself that God's truth has alredy conquered those battles with all their influence and power.
Take
courage.
There is no longer any power
remaining, but WHAT THE LORD JESUS PERMITS.
NO MATTER THE FIERCENESS OF YOUR
TRIALS,
BE OF GOOD
CHEER.
LET YOUR HOPE BE IN HIM WHO HAS ALEADY
DISARMED WICKEDNESS AND HAS ESTABLISHED VICTORY OVER EVIL IN EVERY WAY (COLOSSIANS 3:15).
"Father, strengthen my
trust
in your constant
faithfulness
Replenish my heart with
joy.
Thank you for all the wonderful benefits I continually
receive from your hand.
Help me to be of good cheer in you all day
today,
and every day.
Amen."
Hipainter@charter.net