And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,
and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of
nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves
roaring; Men’s hearts failing them for fear…(Luke
21:25-26).
The events we see in the world today are
indications that these are difficult times.
Many are disturbed, distraught, and
perplexed about their health, finances,
jobs, and businesses. Though the
Scriptures declare that perilous times will
come upon the earth, the believer is
enjoined not to fear: "… In the world you shall have
tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be
of good cheer \[take courage; be confident, certain,
undaunted\]! For I have overcome the world. \[I have
deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it
for you.\]" (John 16:33 AMP).
You’re not of this world! God has separated you from
the world, and given you a life that’s beyond this world;
a life of faith and victory through the Word. Your faith
is the victory that overcomes the world. You’re more
than a conqueror. Greater is He that is in you, than he
that is in the world. God has given you a light—His Word
—with which to walk through the darkness.
You’ll live victoriously and triumphantly above sickness,
disease, inflation and terror as you walk in God’s Word.
His power is available in His Word; and you can put that
power to work to produce results. It therefore doesn’t
matter the extent of the darkness or hardship in the
world today; they are opportunities for you to shine and
manifest the glory of God. Isaiah 60:2 says, "For,
behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross
darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee,
and his glory shall be seen upon thee." Job 22:29 says,
"When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is
lifting up…."
There’s lifting up for you in Christ; so cheer up, for
Christ in you is your hope of glory. Hold your head up
high and declare, "Christ in me, is my victory over the
world."