There's Gonna Be Trouble

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
~John 16:33

Life is loaded with curve balls, and they seem to be randomly lobbed at us, especially when we are walking with the Lord. Our confession of faith is like having a target painted on our backs that the devil likes to take aim at. The difference between the trouble we have prior to salvation and the ones we have afterward may seem a lot alike, but there are differences.

We may have financial problems, marital problems, loss of jobs etc. prior to, and after, salvation. It's the motives that change. Prior to salvation, the devil couldn't care less about you or your life, but after you become a Christian, you become a threat. You are one less person the devil gets to take to hell. Whether you know it or not, the devil knows how his story is going to end.

The devil's prowls around looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8) and Christians are his favorite prey. Trying to take down a Christian, making us doubt our faith, and ultimately, getting us to slide back into our old lives, is his ultimate goal. And he uses everything he can - from finances, old habits, spouses, to illness, to name a few.

However, Jesus has already defeated the devil (1 John 3:8). When we take hold of Christ's victory, we see victory in our lives. That's not saying the devil will give up, but we will see victory after victory in our lives. And victory over the enemy grows our faith and deepens our relationship with Christ. So take heart, Jesus has already won your battle!

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (Romans 15:13.)"

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A Year of Blessings by Marie McGaha
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