For whatsoever is
born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith 1 John 5:4
When you study the
life of Jesus and the way He responded to different circumstances, you’ll
discover he was always in charge. His language was that of faith and absolute
mastery. He was always in control; unperturbed by anything. His words were
faith-filled, and He displayed an attitude of rest in the midst of turmoil. This
is the life he’s given us; a life of absolute mastery, where you cease from all
worries and express your faith unperturbed.
You must learn to
be unruffled or unperplexed regardless of what happens around you! Take charge.
Act like Jesus, who remained unmoved when He was told in John 11:3, “…Lord behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.”
KJV. The Master wasn’t moved by the news of Lazarus’ sickness; He remained
unflustered even after he was told that Lazarus had died and had been buried
for four days. He was in charge.
When Jesus
eventually showed up, Mary and Martha at different occasions came to Him and
said “Lord if you’d been here, Lazarus our brother wouldn’t have died.” I am
often thrilled at the Master’s response. With neither regret nor fret in His
voice, he said, “… I am the
resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet
shall be live: and whosesoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die…” John
11:25 what confidence; when others were extremely confused and agitated!
How I love Jesus;
nothing could shake Him! Relaxed, he stood at the entrance of the sepulcher,
uttered a simple prayer of thanks to the father, and called out: “Lazarus, come
forth!” the man that had been dead for four days, come out alive (John 11:41-44). That was faith, functioning from a place of
rest and absolute mastery.
Faith recognizes no
fear, because it trusts in the ability of God. When you’re faced with
challenges, don’t cower or become frightful or fretful. Be in charge. All through
this year, irrespective of what happens around you; even if you receive negative
news from afar, maintain your composure and declare God’s word. Take charge. Refuse
to worry; just give the word and effect a change. Hallelujah!
All bible references is according to King James Version
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