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Embrace Growth

    Christians are all generally in agreement that we need to build up our faith. However, it seems we never really want to do it. Why? Because it requires some work on our part. We stand up to temptation by taming our flesh and fighting with our spirit and are strengthened as a result. But we have to face the temptations to do so.

    I simply want to remind you today not to be afraid of those tempting times. Embrace them. The power of the living God, Jesus Christ is at work in you! Why do we think that there is anything that could come against us? If we simply lean on His strength in our spirits, there is nothing we can't conquer! The power of Jesus is bigger than anything of this world.

    Instead of getting in fear or being upset when life is challenging and things look gloomy, rejoice! This is an opportunity for growth. Recognize it for what it is and thank the Lord that He is letting you grow and that He has given you the power to do so.

1 John 4:4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (ESV)

Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? (ESV)
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (ESV)
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (ESV)
Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (ESV)

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