How Does God Empower You to Face Problems?

The daily routines of life are laced with problems that demand attention. Problems become discouraging when they’re perceived as  unmanageable. 1 Corinthians 10:13 promises help: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. When you are tempted, he will provide a way to escape so you can endure it.”

When God empowers you with insight and wisdom, problems may now be perceived as manageable challenges rather than uncontrollable ones. 1John 5:4 gives us confidence to face adversity: “Faith is the victory that overcomes the world, for everyone born of God overcomes the world.” 

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ empowers every believer with the knowledge and certainty that solutions to problems are available. Let the love of God at this moment fill you with certainty that you can overcome whatever problems you are facing. 

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Good people suffer many troubles, but the Lord saves them from them all.

~Psalm 34:19 Good News Bible

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Overcome Obstructions: Submit to God - Part 3

In Numbers 14 the Hebrew people refused to follow God's chosen plan to claim the promised land flowing with milk and honey. Time was of the essence! A decision had to be made and action taken to acquire God's blessing. I'm always amazed by predictable opposition to the clearest of God's directives.

          Were these people unaware they were accountable to God for their lack of submissiveness and to the reality that God's timing determines success or failure? Whatever the opportunity, giants, however they’re defined, will have to be subdued. The obstruction for the Hebrew people was a failure of faith that God would be with them and go before them to ensure victory.

          Listen as 1 John 5:4 gives us courage to step up to the plate and be submissive to God's leadership. "Everyone who is a child of God overcomes the world and our faith gives the victory that overcomes the world." To overcome means to subdue our fears and doubt and move forward in faith under the protection and presence Christ Jesus will provide.