The one who loves us gives us an overwhelming victory in all these difficulties. –Romans 8:37 GW
God wants to witness our victory over our flesh, the world, and Satan. Jesus knew we couldn’t overcome on our own and that’s why He promised us help. Just as God sent Jesus to be our Savior from the penalty of sin and death, Jesus sends the gift of the Holy Spirit to be our Strengthener. Becoming “Jesus strong” requires that we activate our spiritual muscles via daily workouts in suppressing our fleshly appetites, the views of this world, and the pulls of the enemy. In our quest to become Jesus strong, we need to follow His example—in the wilderness, in religious worship, and in our interactions with the world. In the wilderness, Jesus overcame the enemy by the Word of God. In the places of worship, Jesus overcame the religious people by the will of God. In the world, Jesus overcame by way of prayer. You’ll become Jesus strong when you aim to surmount these areas via the Word of God, will of God, and way of prayer. When you develop in the Spirit—who is alive, active, advocating within you—you’ll control your flesh, avoid worldly things, and be Jesus strong when the enemy entices you. Stand strong in Christ and overcome!
Praise God that we can all kneel together at the foot of the Cross.
Thank God for His unlimited love!