While being a follower of Jesus is an indescribable blessing that offers us “joy unspeakable” and “peace beyond understanding”, it is by no means easy.
As we seek to follow our Savior’s commands and live the life He has called us to, we are bound to face discouragement, disillusionment, and the sense that we are at times, powerless. These are not only the inherent hazards of living in a fallen world, but they are also compounded by the demands of the life God calls His children to live. As a result, we may be tempted to give up, and we may lose the joy we believed we were promised.
But God knows this, and He has already addressed the struggle and has provided us the message and the means to overcome all of this. This message is about grabbing on to those truths that God has given us for this difficult place that we live in – the fallen planet earth, and being encouraged and empowered to carry on in the tasks that He has given.
May God provide what you need through this message from His Word; whether it is the strength, encouragement, and hope to continue on; or the courage and drive to join in and not be just a bystander.