FAITH CAPSULE: Jesus alone will make the difference.
Philippians 4
It is doubt that denies man to unconsciously miss the help of God for man. With doubt in the heart of man, troubling challenge will reposition man out of the presence of God. With heart that is occupied by troubling challenge, having joy that places man in the presence of God is not possible. David talked about joy and the presence of God, “…in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand are pleasures for evermore.” (Psalm 16:11) Paul emphasized on the need for joy and rejoicing despite troubling challenges of his life. Paul encouraged the need to be in joy stating, “…my brethren, rejoice in the Lord…” (Philippians 3:1) Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4) Joy and rejoicing does not have a substitute before God; joy and rejoicing is a continual engagement to retain the presence of God. Jesus questioned in Luke 24:38, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? With doubt, believe of man becomes shattered in the heart as troubling challenges gathers to take position. Jesus encouraged us “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. (John 14:1)
Affliction is troubling.
Word of God promised, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” (Psalm 34:19) Do not be troubled because of affliction. Today, pray against the troubler of the heart; ask that trouble shall cease and expectation of heart shall not perish. Believe that Jesus is here as stated in John 10:10, “…I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” Jesus is here to give life abundantly. Do you doubt His word? It is doubt that denies man from receiving in the promise of God for man. Jesus said, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? (Luke 24:38) With doubt, believe of man becomes shattered in the heart. Jesus encouraged us “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. (John 14:1)
Faith is what pleases God.
Trusting and hoping in God is rooted in keeping focus in the word of God. In the face of your troubling challenge, keep on praying to God because Jesus encourages all to ask, seek, knock and be persistent because God answers. Regardless of troubling challenge one must stay positive and be encouraged in the Lord. Above all, it is important for man to know that life is about today, not yesterday. Truly, focus only on Jesus not on man, not on prophe-liars or aposto-deceiver.
Prayer for today: Ask for the grace of God against the troubler of heart.