Along the way in our walk with the Lord, we come up against challenges. We deal with sickness in our bodies, or in the bodies of our loved ones. Sometimes it’s problems at the job; a financial crisis or relationship issues. Sometimes it’s a family matter; children rebelling against God, or issues such as divorce. We all deal with trials and tribulations. Christians are not immune to troubles. However, we deal with difficulties in life different than the world. Our actions should reflect having victory over the issues of life; not being devastated by them. Our Lord Jesus Christ gave us His authority to overcome the world. As we start this New Year, we need to educate ourselves on how we are to deal with trials and tribulations in the world. We must realize our stand or stance is as the victor; not the defeated foe. So let’s regroup, and get our battle gear on properly, because the battle is not ours, it’s the Lord’s.
Scriptures:
John 16:33: 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. KJ
Romans 5:1,3,4: 1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. NLT
Matthew 13:20, 21: 20 The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and promptly receives it with joy. 21 But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. Berean Study
Romans 12:9-13: 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. ESV
2 Corinthians 1:3-5: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. Berean Study
Ephesians 6: 10-12: 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Berean
Ephesians 6: 13-17: 13 Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth fastened around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Berean
1 Corinthians 16: 13, 14: 13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love. NIV
Exodus 14: 13: Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. NIV
Colossians 2: 13-15: 13 When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, 14 having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross! 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Berean Study
1 John 3:8b: For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. KJ
Proverbs 10: 25: When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous has an everlasting foundation. NAS
Psalm 34:17: When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. ESV
Psalm 107: 6: Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble; He delivered them from their distress. Berean
Psalm 107: 20: He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. Berean
Deuteronomy 28: 2: All these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: Berean
