“Victory In Our Story”
A common definition of insanity is: "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Sometimes life can feel that way - we try and overcome something but fall back into the same habits, the same hard times, or the same way of thinking every time. The trials we face can seem impossible to overcome and like we will never win. If we’re not careful, we will begin to believe Satan’s lie that all hope is gone and things will never change. The glorious truth is that for those whose lives have been transformed by God’s redeeming power, we have ALREADY won! Because of Jesus' resurrection, He proved His absolute dominance and sovereignty over the Devil, sin, and death. The Bible is full of individuals who faced extreme suffering and yet God not only helped them through those dark times, but they came out on the other side stronger and better than before. Whatever it is you are going through, your victory is on the horizon. All we have to do is keep trusting that God will bring it in HIS timing and that no matter what happens, He is ALWAYS good, ALWAYS faithful, and ALWAYS worthy of our worship.
Reflection Questions:
Out of the 8 stories you heard today, which one(s) do you relate to the most? Why is that?
What is your most recent "victory story" where God helped you through a difficult time?
How does God's faithfulness of the past fuel our faith in Him for our present and future?