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OVERCOME THE WORLD

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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)

The world is full of uncertainty and fear. A lot of people are going through challenges such as sicknesses, bitterness, heart breaks, unsuccessful marriages and lack of income to take care of family members and so on. Indeed, we are told in scripture that these things will happen.

However, in spite of all these challenges, Jesus Christ assured us of peace that surpasses human comprehension. With this peace, we are able to focus on His word as the source of life and consequently bring about positive changes.

Why are we able to bring about positive changes? – Because Jesus has overcome the world on our behalf. We act in His stead to make the world a better place to live in. Let us always continue to be of good cheer and affect the world positively through His word.

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SOMETIMES, WE ARE TEMPTED TO DOUBT

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And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost (John 1:33).

When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another ? (Luke 7:20).

Sometimes, we are tempted to doubt the word of God or what God has said concerning our lives because of the challenges we may be going through. John the Baptist also experienced a similar situation evidenced by the scriptures above. John the Baptist had a vivid confirmation about Jesus as the messiah (John 1:33) but later had to send messengers to ask Jesus  if He is the messiah. Challenges may come our way as we walk with God but we have to keep our focus on what He has promised us and believe that no matter what may come our way, we will always win.  God’s promises are yes and amen. Sometimes, we miss our blessings ‘by inches’ because we doubted just after exercising our faith for so long a time.

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