Going from struggles to victory's
June 2002
2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be unto God, which causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.
Life in itself can be very challenging at times. There are pressures in this world that can get us down and depressed. But if you are a Christian, you have a friend in Jesus who will help you with any problem you face. Many people come to God just so He can take care of their problems or struggles. Then when the problem has left, they leave God and forget what He has done for them. This creates a great opportunity for us to witness and share the love of God with people who are hurting and need a change in their lives. Not to be people who are up and down, or in and out. But to be a person who is saved from all sins, and know that God will help take every situation or circumstance we may have. Did you notice I wrote "He will take us through."
We live in a quick fix or microwave society today. We have so many fast food restaurants, they are on every corner. We should just drive through and get what we want, the way we want it; and then go on doing what we want to do without answering or submitting to anyone.The only way we are going to get from our struggles to our victory is to spend time with our savior Jesus. As Christians, we need to have integrity and Godly character.We must take the vision that God has given us and keep it in front of us. Not to dwell on the past, but focus on what we can do now to help build the Kingdom of God, and to win the lost. As well as encouraging and uplifting the hurting and weak people around us, and minister the good news of Jesus. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, least thou also be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
Today many people talk about things that happened in their past. Jesus has forgiven us of our sins, they are under the blood, buried in the deepest sea and not to be remembered against us again. In the church world many speak of how we used to have church and miracles that used to happen that are not happening as often today. I believe there is a gap between generations in the church; and the reason is because we, as Christians, have not become the spiritual father's and mother's that other's need. We need to show others how to live, not just talk about it. If we are going to fill the gap from our struggles to our victories we must accept responsibility and do our part. It is not a get rich quick scheme, or get everything immediately, but saturating your self in prayer and God's word, fellowshipping with Him, and surrounding yourself with Godly people. Let's start today by doing our part and beingin unity with God to help build the Kingdom. We must spend time with God. We must take back our family, friends and ministries and get our victories that belong to us. We need to get passion and love for Jesus like we used to have.
We must make the decision to either do what is popular or do what God is telling us to do. Obey God, and listen to the Holy Spirit. I believe that we are at a turning point in the church. It is time to turn from the past, look to the future and do the work God has for us to do; so we can bring in the last day harvest. We are the seed that decides the harvest around us. Don't let anything or anybody stop you from fulfilling what God has called you to do. Get through the struggles and on to the victories that Jesus has already provided for you. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (2 Peter 1:3)
Stay in prayer and the Word until you have heard from God, then go with what He tells you to do. We must get back to the basics that have and will always work which are prayer, the Word, listening to the Holy Spirit and being obedient.
Evangelist,
Rev. Kenny Large
