July 17 Tribulation, Joy, An Overcoming Victory John 16:33
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, NC… “In this world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Yesterday’s devotion dealt with the impossible becoming possible, through the power of Almighty God. Today, I continue to claim His Power for our living and to remind us of the victory that is ours through the shed blood of Jesus! When you observe the worldwide chaos and the traumatic activities of a world racked by evil and satanic activities, it is easy to feel a sense of being overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the insanity. Jesus spoke to His Disciples, with the knowledge that they were about to face some “real world” challenges and persecutions, and He would not be with them. Jesus spoke these words of promise to them, and He speaks these powerful words to us, right now, today! Praise God! God loved us enough that He sent Jesus to die for our sins and when we accept His selfless gift of redemption and claim Him as Lord and Savior, then, because He has overcome the world, and we are His, then, because of His Blood that covers our sins, we too, are OVERCOMERS! So, fellow believer, LIVE LIKE AN OVERCOMER!! Challenges are real, difficulties are happening, and sin exists in this world, yet we need not fear…BECAUSE WE HAVE VICTORY FOR LIVING THROUGH JESUS AND HIS GRACE AND WE ARE OVERCOMERS! Let me say it again!!! WE ARE OVERCOMERS! WE ARE OVERCOMERS!! Claim the Victory and live victorious, not from our own power, but the “Overcoming Power of our God!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
Perspective: Yesterday, I overheard a lady berating the ICE organization and I could tell that she was ill informed. These men and women of this Federal Agency are doing their job, defined by Congressional authority, and regardless of your own politically motivated bias, still have a job to do! ICE stands for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their Mission is to Protect America through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety. Somehow, entering this country illegally has become acceptable among certain segments of our population. NO OTHER COUNRTY IN THE WORLD ALLOWS FOR UNCONTROLLED ENTRANCE INTO THEIR COUNTRY! Would you allow someone to enter your home, eat your food, use your resources and sleep in your bed, and expect you to provide for their needs, without some pushback? NO! Why is it acceptable in the national setting? Immigration is absolutely a part of our national culture and should be an ongoing dynamic of our national future, yet uncontrolled and illegal entry must never be tolerated, regardless of political posturing and bias! ICE is a part of our duly authorized legal National Law Enforcement Agencies and is necessary to maintain our national identity! Agree, disagree, the facts remain! Please pray for our Nation, our Leaders, our State and Local Officials!