Even In Life's Hardest Moments, God Will Not Leave You | A Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day
Summary
TLDRThis video script explores the transformative power of trials and tribulations in the lives of believers, drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. It posits that troubles can serve as a conduit to a deeper relationship with God, highlighting biblical figures like Joseph and the woman with the issue of blood, whose sufferings led to divine intervention. The speaker encourages viewers to embrace challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth, emphasizing that temporary hardships lead to eternal glory. The message culminates in a call to stand firm in faith, recognizing that Jesus' victory over Satan empowers believers to overcome life's battles, promising that steadfastness in faith will yield eternal rewards.
Takeaways
- π '2 Corinthians 4:16-18' emphasizes that believers should not lose heart despite outward troubles because they are being renewed inwardly, with eternal glory in view.
- π Troubles can serve as a blessing for believers, as they can draw them closer to God and help them recognize His deliverance.
- π The script uses biblical examples like Joseph, the woman with the issue of blood, and the blind man to illustrate how troubles can lead to experiencing God's power.
- π It suggests that facing issues can deepen one's relationship with God and lead to a newfound understanding of His nature.
- πͺ The message encourages embracing troubles as opportunities to grow in faith and to welcome them as a means to draw closer to God.
- π‘οΈ Believers are reminded that they are more than conquerors through Christ, who has already won the battle against every enemy and challenge.
- π The importance of maintaining an eternal perspective is highlighted, focusing on the unseen eternal rewards rather than temporary troubles.
- βοΈ Christians are called to realize that victory comes through faith in Jesus' triumph over Satan, empowering them to stand against attacks and win.
- ποΈ The prayer section of the script asks for strength and perseverance, acknowledging that victory is God's and that believers are overcomers.
- π The script concludes with a call to examine one's faith and to remain steadfast and immovable in works of the Lord, assured that efforts are not in vain.
Q & A
What is the main message of the scripture from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18?
-The main message is that believers should not lose heart despite facing outward troubles, as they are being renewed inwardly. These temporary troubles are working towards an eternal glory that far outweighs them, and believers should focus on the unseen eternal things rather than the temporary visible ones.
How does the scripture suggest that troubles can be a blessing for believers?
-The scripture suggests that troubles can be a blessing as they can serve as reminders of God's deliverance. They can bring believers closer to God, allowing them to experience His power and come to know Him as their hope and rescue.
What example is given to illustrate how troubles can lead to a deeper understanding of God?
-The example of Joseph is given, who was rejected by his brothers and sold as a slave. His troubles led to him becoming one of the most powerful men in Egypt, illustrating how God can use our troubles for our good and to demonstrate His power.
What does the speaker mean when they say 'we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen'?
-The speaker is encouraging believers to focus on the eternal and spiritual aspects of life rather than the temporary and physical. This means prioritizing faith, hope, and spiritual growth over immediate, worldly concerns.
Why does the speaker say that some people need trouble to get on their knees to pray?
-The speaker suggests that some individuals may only turn to prayer and seek God in times of difficulty. Troubles can serve as a catalyst for spiritual awakening and a deeper relationship with God.
What is the significance of the phrase 'because Jesus was Victorious, you too can walk in Victory'?
-This phrase signifies that because Jesus overcame sin and death, believers can also experience victory over their challenges. It's a reminder of the power and authority believers have in Christ to overcome any obstacle.
How does the speaker define 'Victory' in the context of the Christian life?
-In the context of the Christian life, 'Victory' is defined as overcoming spiritual battles, persevering through trials, and maintaining faith in God despite difficulties. It is a state of being more than a conqueror through Christ.
What does the speaker mean when they say 'we are Overcomers'?
-The speaker means that as Christians, believers have the strength and power through God to overcome any challenge or adversity they face. It is a declaration of faith in God's ability to provide victory in all circumstances.
What is the role of prayer in the speaker's message about overcoming trials?
-Prayer is a central part of the speaker's message, as it is a means to surrender to God, acknowledge His victory, and seek strength and guidance in overcoming trials. It is a way to maintain focus on God and His promises.
How does the speaker encourage believers to view setbacks and difficulties?
-The speaker encourages believers to view setbacks and difficulties as temporary and momentary compared to the eternal glory that awaits. They should not see them as defeats but as opportunities to grow in faith and experience God's power.
Outlines
π Embracing Troubles for Eternal Glory
The first paragraph delves into the transformative power of enduring hardships as described in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. It emphasizes that despite external decay, an individual's inner spirit can be renewed daily. The text suggests that temporary troubles pave the way for eternal glory, urging believers to focus on the unseen eternal aspects of life rather than the temporal. It uses biblical narratives, such as Joseph's rise to power in Egypt and the healing of the woman with an issue of blood, to illustrate how adversity can be a conduit for experiencing God's power. The message concludes with an affirmation that embracing difficulties can bring one closer to God, leading to a victorious life in Christ.
π The Power of Surrender and Prayer
The second paragraph discusses the role of faith and prayer in overcoming life's challenges. It asserts that God's power is unmatched and that through Jesus, believers have the authority to overcome any obstacle. The speaker encourages the audience to surrender their battles to God, acknowledging His victory. The paragraph includes a prayer that asks for strength and perseverance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining faith regardless of circumstances. It also touches on the concept of changing one's perspective on victory, using the cross as a symbol of triumph over adversity. The prayer concludes with a plea for steadfastness and immovability in faith, even in the face of trials.
π Strengthening Faith Through Self-Examination
The third paragraph continues the theme of spiritual resilience, focusing on the importance of self-examination and integrity in one's faith journey. It calls for believers to test their faith and actions against the teachings of the Bible, aiming for a life of integrity, prayerfulness, and love. The speaker expresses gratitude for God's guidance and ends with a prayer for strength and self-reflection, asking to be a person of steadfast faith regardless of life's challenges. The paragraph concludes with a reminder of the eternal rewards of perseverance and the promise of God's presence in the lives of the faithful.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Renewal
π‘Eternal Glory
π‘Unseen
π‘Deliverer
π‘Trial
π‘Overcomers
π‘Victory
π‘Grace and Mercy
π‘Cross
π‘Perseverance
π‘Faithfulness
Highlights
We do not lose heart even when facing outward troubles because we are being renewed inwardly day by day.
Our temporary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
We should fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, as the unseen is eternal.
Troubles can be a blessing for believers, reminding us of God's deliverance.
God allows us to face storms to draw us closer to Him.
Joseph's rejection and enslavement led to his rise to power in Egypt through God's intervention.
The woman with the issue of blood found healing through her suffering.
Bmus's blindness was a blessing that allowed him to experience God's power to give sight.
Trouble can bring us closer to God and help us know Him in a new way.
Some people need tough situations to seek the Lord desperately.
Troubles are temporary and lead to the glories of Heaven.
God is faithful to empower us to stand strong and victorious.
We are more than conquerors through God's grace.
Transcripts
the Bible reads in 2 Corinthians 4:
16-18 therefore we do not lose heart
though outwardly we are wasting away yet
inwardly we are being renewed day by day
for our light and momentary troubles are
achieving for us an eternal glory that
far outweighs them all so we fix our
eyes not on what is seen But on what is
unseen since what is seen is temporary
but what is unseen is
eternal as odd as it may seem I need you
to hear this troubles can be a blessing
for
believers and what I mean by this is
that the Lord can sometimes use our
troubles to remind us that he is a
deliverer yes God can allow you to face
a storm just so that you will draw
closer to him so that you will come to
know him as your hope and your
rescue consider this if Joseph wasn't
rejected by his brothers if he wasn't
sold as a slave would he have known that
God would lift him up to become one of
the most powerful men in
Egypt if the woman with the issue of
blood hadn't suffered for so long would
she have known that God Is A
Healer if a man named bmus wasn't blind
would he have known that God can give
sight you see all of these people had
troubles but that trouble was a blessing
because it was their issue that allowed
them to experience God's power and I
don't know about you but if an issue
will bring me closer to God if an issue
will make me know him in a brand new way
then I welcome the issue because all the
more I welcome no in
God and the thing is the truth is that
with some of us it takes trouble it
takes a tough situation to finally get
us on our knees to pray some of us
actually need a trial we need to be put
in a tough place in order to desperately
seek the Lord sure it hurts when those
troubles come but when we keep an
eternal perspective we can say like Paul
that the troubles I face no matter how
difficult or how overbearing they may
seem at the time they are in fact liked
because they are only for a short while
and because they lead to the glories of
Heaven you see God is faithful to
empower you to stand strong and
Victorious he's faithful that you don't
have to live
defeated and so I have one simple
message today
and that is because Jesus was Victorious
over Satan you too can walk in Victory
you can have faith to stand against
Satan's attack and win you don't have to
be defeated you don't have to be
oppressed so then how do we live a
Victorious Life how can we battle
against the Raging current and still
realize the peace and victory that God
wants us to have well as Christians we
have to come to a point of realization
that there is a battle going on for our
soul but God has already provided the
path to our ultimate Victory it has come
through his grace and his
Mercy we are
Overcomers we are more than
conquerors and one of the main
principles that we need to understand is
that in order to receive the victory
from God we need to understand that he's
already won he has already defeated
every enemy every devil every challenge
every demon God has already won the
battle has already been fought he has
already
won if we could only understand
that then we'll experience true power
and real victory in our lives Saints we
can overcome through Jesus
and yes it may be a tough battle at
times but we know that the Lord told us
to take up our cross and follow him as
we do this that's how we'll walk out
this Victory it doesn't mean that we'll
never be persecuted oh I assure you we
will but we will
overcome it doesn't mean that we'll
never experience
setbacks indeed we will but in Jesus we
will
overcome the Bible says many are the
afflictions of the righteous but the
Lord delivers him out of them
all these are the rewards of Walking
With Jesus Christ Victory is a reward
eternal life is a reward Everlasting
peace is a reward so get up and fight
with a knowledge that there's no one
more powerful than our God no one is
mightier than our God there is none like
him there is no equal to him there is no
one who is on the same level as him he
is all powerful and in him in Jesus we
have power and authority to overcome
anything in our lives so Saints
surrender the battle to him acknowledge
that Victory is his we are
Overcomers and we too Are
Victorious now let's take a moment and
pray father in the name of Jesus we come
right now God thanking you for the
victory God we thank you that no matter
what it is that we encounter no matter
what we face in a day you have already
given us the victory Lord help us not to
see setbacks as defeat help us not to
see stumbling blocks as the end but Lord
help us to keep our eyes fixed on you to
keep our minds fixed on you to remember
that no matter what it looks like if
your word says we're Victorious and if
we walk in the ways of the word then no
matter what it looks like we have the
victory sometimes we might have to
change our minds about what victory
looks like if we look at the cross just
looking at the cross
with our natural eyes father we
understand that that didn't look like a
win but oh when we understand what took
place in the spirit realm when we
understand that that cross was just a
means to an end then we understand what
victory looks like and so right now
father as I pray for our brothers and
sisters I pray that no matter what the
cross they're bearing looks like today
that they'll remember that the weight of
the Cross does not outweigh the weight
of the victory I pray that my brothers
and sisters would hold on that they
would stay strong that they would remain
rooted and grounded in you and remember
that at the end when the battle is over
and the dust clears they'll be standing
in the winter
Circle first 1 Corinthians
15:58 says therefore my beloved brothers
be
steadfast
immovable always abounding in the works
of the Lord knowing that in the Lord
your labor is not in
vain father I pray that I would be
steadfast and immovable in my faith
whatever happens in this life may it not
sway me from my faith in Jesus Christ
Christ should the miracle that I pray
for come to pass or not may my faith
still remain in you Lord
Jesus should I be perplexed by any
situation that I encounter you are my
rock and my faith will remain in
you father when life appears to be
fallen apart when it's my season to be
tested I pray that the Holy Spirit would
help me to keep my eyes on Jesus
Christ help me Holy Ghost so that I can
realize that the Troubles of this life
are only
temporary they're only momentary in
comparison to the joy that awaits me in
eternity and so Lord I pray that you
would help me help me and strengthen my
character help me not to be someone
who's only strong in faith when all is
well but may I be strong in faith always
regardless of the difficulties I'm
facing your word in 2 Corinthians
13:5 it says examine yourselves to see
whether you are in the faith test
yourselves or do you not realize this
about
yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you
unless indeed you fail to meet the
test father open my eyes so that I can
examine
myself help me to examine my life
against your word help me to examine my
thoughts and my conduct against what
your word says a Believer should be help
me to be full of Integrity to be
prayerful and to be full of
love father I thank you for hearing my
prayer I bless your holy name and it's
in the name of Jesus
that I pray and I give you
thanks
amen therefore we do not lose heart
though outwardly we are wasting away yet
inwardly we are being renewed day by day
for our light and momentary troubles are
achieving for us an eternal glory that
far outweighs them all so we fix our
eyes not on what is seen But on what is
unseen seen since what is seen is
temporary but what is unseen is
eternal therefore my beloved brothers be
steadfast
immovable always abounding in the works
of the Lord knowing that in the Lord
your labor is not in
vain examine your eles to see whether
you are in the faith test
yourselves or do you not realize this
about
yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you
unless indeed you fail to meet the
test blessed is the one who perseveres
under trial because having stood the
test that person will receive the crown
of life that the Lord has promis promise
to those who love him
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