Are You Really Losing The Battle?

As the holiday season is upon us and we start to reflect on what we are most grateful for, the Women of Grace used this topic as a round table discussion to draw out not only what we were thanking God for, but also the load we are still carrying. As the conversation progressed, each woman told of situations, circumstances, struggles, and current challenges that continue to hold us back from truly surrendering and being the Godly women we all aspire to be.

During our talk, we encouraged each other through scripture references, personal testimonies, and recommendations for books that spoke to the challenges we are facing. Before the session concluded, the Holy Spirit gave revelation to us that the very thing we think is defeating us, He is using for our deliverance! Hallelujah! How can you not be in love with the God we serve?

In John 16:33, Jesus said, "These things I have spoken to you that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world".

Jesus makes this statement shortly before going to the cross. If you review the events after this statement, they are as follows: He prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples, the arrest happens, He goes before the high priest, Peter denies Him, Pontius Pilate allows Barabbas (the robber) to be released instead of Jesus (as the Jews wished), He is mocked, tortured, and crucified. 

How bold is our Savior, to make this statement (John 16:33), knowing what was right before Him! Jesus told us we will have tribulation while in this world. This should not be a surprise when we are facing a crisis, unfavorable situations or circumstances, but then the question becomes: How are you dealing with the tribulation? 

• Prayer - Jesus prayed, shouldn't you?
• Purpose - Jesus knew His purpose, do you?
• Power - Jesus overcame the world, are you leaning on His power?

We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us, but we have to lean on His Power to carry us through. To the world, Jesus was losing the battle, and our Father turned this world upside down with His victory on the cross! Do whatever you need to do to remind yourself daily who is really in control despite what it looks like.

Stacey
Women of Grace Member