Paul ends our text with the recommendation to overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. [1] Paul has given us a way to react to those who do evil to us. It is a very counter-cultural, unexpected way to respond. As we believe in Jesus, …
Overcoming spiritual blindness takes God’s intervention and a person’s desire to come to the Lord. When I was a small boy, I remember visiting my great-grandfather, who had gone blind in his old age. Being physically blind is a tragedy because it keeps one from seeing the environment, but an even more significant disability is …
Taking responsibility for our actions is never easy, and sometimes we find it easier to shift the blame to others. Adam and Eve sinned, and when confronted by God, they immediately did everything possible to avoid responsibility. Adam blamed his wife, Eve, for giving him fruit from the tree which they were forbidden. Genesis 3:12 The …
It won’t be easy. Would you continue a task if you received this warning? If the mission isn’t important, probably not. But if the job is critical, you would buckle down and move forward despite the hardships. As Simeon blessed Mary and Joseph, they were amazed at what he said. Jesus will fulfill the prophecies. …
Trusting the Lord helps me overcome is a truth that we see throughout the Bible. There are many trials in life, and as we trust the Lord, He enables us to move forward even when it seems impossible. You may be in a situation you cannot overcome with your own strength, and the Lord calls …
Knowing that the Lord is with us is one of the most significant blessings we can receive. We have a fantastic gift when the Lord works on our behalf daily. When no one seems to understand what you are going through, the Lord is always with you, no matter where you are. Recently the people …
Teamwork helps us overcome. I have experienced it many times. Where has teamwork in your life made a difference? Life is full of examples of teamwork, beginning with the first couple God created. In Genesis 2:18, the Lord knew that Adam needed a partner and created Eve. Genesis 2:18 Then the Lord God said, “It is …
Jesus has power over death! Sometimes with all that is going on in the world, we don’t take time to thank the Lord for what He has done. Jesus conquered sin, death, and the devil through His death on the cross and resurrection. He was victorious! We begin a new life when we place our …
Working with what God gives me is not always easy. Perhaps you wished you had greater skills or abilities, different people to work with, or different students in your class. Perhaps you have this wish now or have had in the past. Many times, I have complained about what had been given to me because …
Have you ever had an obstacle in life that was difficult to overcome, and you needed another person to help you? Unity helps us overcome. It is not surprising for any of us to try to overcome obstacles in life on our own only to fail. Failure can be a humbling experience, but necessary for …