Introduction: Do you ever feel overwhelmed? What can you do? How about when you’re going through a “TROUBLED TIME”? Can we find strength in the Lord Jesus to overcome? Is His grace sufficient? Can any good come out of bad situations?
A resounding “Yes!” comes echoing back to these questions. Be encouraged as you read these choice Scriptures. May our Lord fill you with faith, hope, and love. Remember, because Jesus Christ overcame, we too can overcome through His mighty resurrection power!
1. Troubled but not hopeless! (2 Cor. 4:8) – “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.”
Trouble comes knocking on our door regularly. But we can send Jesus to answer it! Actually, we have the Holy Spirit, who both comforts and empowers us. So don’t forget—there is overcoming power available for every believer.
By the way, the word distressed means “hemmed in.” A feeling of despair is facing hopelessness. But in Jesus, there is always hope! Trust Him now.
2. Distressed but not giving up! (1 Sam. 30:6) – “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”
When all else fails, the Lord will never fail! He is a steadfast, unmovable Rock! Plus, He knows how to lift us up when we are down. Look to Him.
3. In agony but not alone! (Matt. 26:38-39) – “Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
At last, Jesus blazed the trail before us, being obedient even unto death. Why? Because it was the Father’s will from eternity past. After all, our Father knows best. Therefore, we can have confidence in His will.
Conclusion: Herein lies the key to “Triumphing through Trouble.” Resolving in our hearts to do God’s will is essential to being victorious.
Have you confessed, “Not my will, but Your will, O Lord”? Why not do it right now?
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese
