Daily Devotion
Dealing with
anything in life
can be easy or difficult
depending on how you look at it!
So
When something new, out of the ordinary,
something you have not had to face before
... comes your way,
you can either see it as
a Problem!
or
a Challenge!
What you have to realize is
the problem is not being faced by a problem,
... but ...
the problem is in not facing the problem!
the answer is not in fighting the problem,
... but ...
the answer is in the implementing of the solution!
and that turns a potential problem into a
challenge!
That is why Jesus said to us
These things
I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I
have overcome the world.
--- John 16:33
Yes, things will
come against us, without a doubt,
but as the Apostle James said
My brethren,
count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
--- James 1:2-3
When
temptations, pressures and problems arise
don't count them as problems that you have to fight, but
count them as opportunities to have a victory!
count them as opportunities to grow in faith!
Therefore
Take the opportunity and challenge the problem
instead of letting the problem challenge you!
!!!
Use that problem as a means of getting closer to God!
Use it as a stepping stone to a higher level of faith!
!!!
But
How do you challenge a problem?
You challenge it by standing on the Word,
... by standing on God's promise that gives you the solution
Jesus said
but be of good
cheer; I have overcome the world. --- John 16:33
so
As you take hold of His promise to you
His promise of victory in the situation you are facing
You
start counting it all joy!
You
become the overcomer!
Because
You have used the opportunity to grow in Him!