Pastor Stephen Dedman

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What Are You Facing?

Encouragement

Behold, I am the Lord , the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?
Jeremiah 32:27

Have you ever faced an obstacle that you didn’t think you could get through or get over? Maybe you’re facing one right now. Obstacles come in all different sizes and shapes. If there is ever an obstacle that you think is too overwhelming to overcome let God remind you that there is nothing too hard for Him to handle.

God in in control of your health issues. He can handle your financial matters. He has your marriage and family situations under control. He is doing something with your relationships, companionships, and workmanships. He is working in your ministry opportunities. He knows the mistakes you’ve made and reassures you it’s all going to be ok. There is nothing too hard for Him!

When the waters were too deep, just remember that Moses crossed over the Red Sea on dry ground. If the wall is too tall, remember that Joshua marched around Jericho until it finally collapsed. Is your enemy too big to handle? Little David defeated Goliath with a slingshot. And when you think the fire is too hot, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the furnace without getting burned. When the lion is seeking to devour you, remember Daniel. There is nothing too hard for Him!

If the bill collector is calling, don’t forget Jesus told the disciples to catch the fish with the coin in its mouth. If you seem to be lacking, 5 loaves and 2 fish served 5,000 men. When you are in the middle of the storm, that’s right… the wind and waves must obey the voice of Jesus. There is nothing too hard for Him!

There is nothing that you are facing today that can’t be conquered by the Lord. God can and God will, but will you let God do it? Sit back and watch what happens when you turn it all over to the Lord. There is nothing too hard for Him!

Pray

Lord, deliver me from my problems. Forgive me of my sins and cleanse my heart. Give me courage to know that You will supply my needs for today.

Incredible Greatness

Encouragement

and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 1:19-20

We read in the Bible the most miraculous things that man could ever imagine such as creating everything from nothing, parting the Red Sea, making the sun stand still for a day, and causing the wall around Jericho to fall with shouting voices. These are great things but still not the greatest of all.

The mightiest work of God ever recorded is raising Jesus from the dead. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest display of the power of God. And God wants us to know what happened in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Jesus died on the cross but He is alive and well today. He is seated at the right hand of God, which is the seat of authority. Jesus has all authority over everything. Paul writes these things for our spiritual understanding; so that we may know the authority that we hold since we are “in Christ.”

The New Living Translation says it this way, “I (Paul) also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe in Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 1:19-20) Meditate on these words and let the Spirit of God speak to you.

Pray

Lord, You are the head of the church and the head of my life. You have full control and I submit to Your Lordship. Help me to understand the authority that I hold as I believe in You.

Strong In The Lord

Encouragement

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
I John 4:4

Have you ever said these words to yourself, “I don’t know if I can make it another day?” We all face some days with circumstances that we wish we didn’t have to face. But just know with full understanding that Jesus has already overcome them and you belong to God.

Sometimes we try to rely on our own strength when we should be relying on the strength of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He holds the victory over sin and Satan. And as Christians, we are in Him. Jesus is greater than the devil who is in the world.

The power that is living inside of us is greater than the power that is living outside of us. The power that we hold inside of us is the power of God Almighty. The power that is in the world is the power of Satan. Satan has no power against us!

Stand strong today. Stand in the power and strength of Jesus and not your own. Stand against the power of the devil and he will flee. Take captive the thoughts that you have that you are weak. For you are strong in the Lord. You have victory over your enemies. 

Pray

Lord, I stand in awe of You today. I know that I belong to You and You have given me eternal life and forgiveness of my sins. Help me today to be encouraged… In Jesus Name!