⇥ When Moses refused the pleasures of Egypt, and chose affliction with the people of God...Moses overcame the love of pleasure.
⇥ When Micaiah refused to prophesy smooth things to king Ahab, though he knew he would be persecuted for speaking the truth...Micaiah overcame the love of ease.
⇥ When Daniel refused to give up praying openly, though he knew the den of lions was prepared for him...Daniel overcame the fear of death.
⇥ When Matthew at our Lord's bidding, rose from the receipt of custom/taxes to leave all and follow Him...Matthew overcame the love of money & position.
⇥ When Peter and John came before the Council and said, "We cannot but speak the things we have seen and heard", standing up boldly...Peter and John overcame the fear of man.
⇥ When Saul the Pharisee gave up all his prospects of promotion among the Jews, preaching Jesus whom he had once persecuted...Saul overcame the love of position and praise of men.
What these received in point of time, has now come to dwell in you!
⇥ Every weakness along the lines presents invitation to overcome, as to advance.
ARMOR OF GOD
- Rebecca Young | God Hears Us
I had already "moved on" from some hurt between a family member and I from 14 years ago. After a lot of formal counseling and God’s grace, I forgave and kept going on with life. This past year, God prompted this family member to speak with me and reconcile. I didn't see this ever happening. Who knew that this 12-year-old, at the time, would later experience from the same person healing face to face? God hears us when we think we are all alone and He always accomplishes his grace in our lives. In this specific relationship, God’s grace continues to be unfolded.
- Tina Quatro | God is Good
Through the past year of uncertainty, facing breast cancer, God has been so faithful to encourage me through His word. From the beginning, He has given me the confidence that whatever outcome, this is all part of His GOOD story for me. God is good, all the time.
- Rosemary Barela | God's Provision
Oh, too many to list all God's provision. Salvation for all my children and grandchildren. God has protected us over and over, healed us over and over, rescued us over and over and showed us grace and mercy over and over. Thank you, Jesus.