September 17 Bonafide Overcomer James 1:2-3
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2-3)
Wow! The challenges that are presenting themselves, in order to alter my thoughts, actions and attitude, seem to be intensifying! The political rhetoric, the onslaught of half-truths, innuendos, and blatant lies, used to alter the truth and to distort reality, all for the cause of evil and the promotion of organized chaos, in order to promote evil as good and good as evil! There are days when I feel a bit helpless to handle the onslaught of issues and challenges that continue to mount up, until the burden is overwhelming! Praise God! We are offered a choice as to how we will handle the pressures of living in this chaotic and purposely evil world! I can stubbornly plod along, on my own power and direction or I can claim His Power and Provision of the Holy Spirit, and walk humbly, in prayer, and turn my thoughts and mind to His Promises, and recognize that, through His Love, I am a Bonafide Overcomer! Realistically, the choice to choose God is a daily, on-going decision-making process, with amazing results! I love the words of the Psalmist, when he declares, in Psalm 63:7-8, “Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me!” Regardless of the challenges, burdens, troubles and difficulties, God has Promised Victory! Seek Him Early, Seek Him Often, Seek Him Daily!!! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!