Bible reading: Proverbs 24
“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small” – Proverbs 24:10 (KJV)
This verse in Proverbs tells us that we are weak and only have small strength if we are unable to withstand adversity. No one likes to go through adversity; however, it is a part of this life. The Bible tells us, that in this world, we will have tribulation; however, we are not to lose heart or give up, because Jesus has made a way for us to overcome adversities through the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives (John 16:33).
When we accept Christ as our Saviour, it does not exempt us from the trials and difficulties in this life, but we are given the promise that we will come through them victoriously and still standing! There is a great example of this in a parable Jesus shared in His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:24-27). These verses tell us that our protection comes from listening to the Words of Jesus and then acting on them. We must be a doer of the Word, and not just a hearer. (James 1:22)
Afflictions, adversity and tribulation may come against us, but the Bible tells us that we do not have to yield to weakness and be overcome by them. We have been given the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit in order to overcome anything that the devil may send our way. The Bible tells us that we are “more than conquerors” and that the “greater one” lives in us!
Action Steps:
- Identify any area of weakness in your life.
- Find out what the Word say concerning it.
- Confess and meditate on the Word continually.
- Pray in tongues regularly.
- Get a trusted accountability partner.
Pastor Oladiran Oladipo