John 16:33 “…in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

DAILY READING; Philippians 1:1-11; Ezekiel 18; Isaiah 47

Jonathan Bernor is a world champion power lifter who has been twice ranked number one in the world in his weight class. He is regarded as one of the strongest men in the world.
Jonathan’s interest in weight lifting began while he was still in his teens. But though his aim was to get to the very top of the sport, at that time he found himself helpless against a criminal lifestyle that made his life miserable.
Jonathan had grown up a troubled kid. At an early age, his parents had gotten divorced and this left a gaping hole in his heart. As he grew older, he turned to the streets and joined bad friends who broke into houses and sold drugs.
Jonathan dropped out of high school in his senior year, and became a top drug dealer. During this time, Jonathan’s mother became a Christian but nothing she said or did could change Jonathan.
His criminal lifestyle continued until he faced a life-threatening illness when he was diagnosed with pancreatitis.
Now facing death, Jonathan prayed to God to save him and surrendered his life to Christ. After he was released from the hospital and sent home to die, few days later Jonathan was stunned to realize that God had miraculously healed him. All the pain had gone and his health was restored. Amazed by God’s love, Jonathan totally dedicated his life to live for Christ and now uses his platform to share his Christian faith with people around the world.

Outer strength can be deceptive; a man can seem strong outwardly and yet be broken inside.
The truth is that no one can overcome the struggles of life by their own strength. By strength shall no man prevail. It is only in Christ that we can find true peace and be delivered from the trials, temptations and tribulations in the world.
In John 16:33, Jesus said, “…in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
It is only through Christ that we can overcome the world. When we understand this, we will continually hide ourselves in Him.
Our battles in the world are not with flesh and blood but against spiritual wickedness in high places. Therefore, we cannot hope to win by physical strength, smartness or other endowments. Often-times people work hard and do everything to rise and yet find themselves on the floor, this is because there is a spiritual ‘strong man’ that must be overcome before real progress can be made.
Luke 11:21-23 says ‘When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.’
In view of the context of this verse, the strong man is the devil, but the stronger Man is the Lord Jesus Himself, who takes away the enemy’s defense and gives to us the spoils and riches of the world.
Jesus is the “stronger man” who won the victory at Calvary and ruined satan’s kingdom. And He has delegated power to us, to rule and reign in the world by His Name.
Therefore whatever may be resisting our destiny today, can be overcome as we engage the power in the Blood of Jesus in spiritual warfare. Through the mystery of the Blood, we have the victory over afflictions, failure, sickness, poverty etc.
Today, let us begin to bless and praise the Lord for giving us the victory over every enemy of our destiny. Certainly, the glory God has ordained for us can no longer be hidden. It is our time to arise and shine for our light has come!

PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for the transformational power available to me through the Blood of Jesus. I know indeed that by the power in the Blood, I am delivered from every hold of darkness and set free to enjoy the blessings of Your grace in Jesus Name.
QUOTE
When you make God your priority, God automatically makes you priority in His own plan. – WORDBITE 222

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