April 27 More Than Conquerors Romans 8:31-37
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:31-37)
There are days when I feel as if I am walking through this life, all alone! Challenges, both personal and public, create issues that are hard to deal with, yet through those times, I have the assurance that my God is with me, protecting me, carrying me, holding me, and guiding me, even when my feelings indicate differently! On those days, when I feel so helpless and challenged, I have the promise that “I am with you and I am for you, in everything that you do!” Satan attempts to cloud the fact that my God is with me, and that He is my companion and my provider! My mother used to tell me that in those times when life seems to beat you down and you feel as if you are all alone, whisper His Name! Every time, without fail, when I speak His Name, it opens my heart and my mind to His Holy Presence! When I speak to my Savior, in complete surrender to His Presence, I am renewed, and I am empowered to face any challenge that life has to offer! Every one of us are challenged, daily, yet God’s Amazing Grace is there for us! Remember what Genesis 28:15 tells us: “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” We are more than conquerors through HIS AMAZING GRACE!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused, Armor-up, and Keep Looking Up to Jesus! THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
Postscript: Please pray for the pastors of the churches, in our area, that God will refresh, energize, and sustain them in their calling! Being a pastor can, at times, be a lonely and isolating experience! Recently, once again, I met with a pastor of a local church that was feeling the weight of isolation and resistance in his pastoral duties (Amazingly, this seems to be a trend with pastors coming to me for advice and an encouraging word. I wasn’t fully aware of the difficulties that many young men are facing.). He poured out his frustrations to me, and asked if I had any answers. YES! Because of Jesus, we are More than Conquerors! We MUST claim His Power, Presence, Provisions, and His Amazing Grace! The main goal, mission, responsibility, is to share the Good News, Disciple young Believers, and to continue to grow and mature in the faith, personally, so that we can be strong and fortified to take on the resistance that Satan produces! My promise to my young friend is that I am committed to prayerful support and to encourage him and I will continue to be a “friend” in this chaotic world (Unfortunately, including the Church)! I encourage you to encourage others and to be A BRIGHT LIGHT IN THIS DARK WORLD! To be a BRIGHT LIGHT, we MUST Continue to GROW, PRAY, ENGAGE, and to be what GOD has CALLED US TO BE!