1 John 4:4...."the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world"
Happy New Year! That still counts, right? I realize we're almost halfway through the month. How are everyone's resolutions going? This year I did in fact make a resolution, though most years I do not. I feel like life is challenging enough day to day to add things like goals to it. But in case you did set yourself up for improvement this year I will pray for you! It's not always so easy to stick to your guns. Sometimes we feel like we've been defeated before we even get out of the gate. And in such times as these, it's helpful to remember the words of 1 John.
"Dear friends, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world....You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
False prophets come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they all have in common is getting between you and what God wants for you. And you are worth far more than what they have to offer you.
Our worship leader shared today that his sister has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will be at MD Anderson alongside his grandson, who is receiving treatment for a brain tumor. It would be easy to despair at something like this, but Robert simply says, As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord, not the enemy, not the cancer. Greater indeed.
Wherever you are, greater is He.
Whatever your struggle, greater is He.
Your anxiety, your worry, your doubt....greater is He.
Resolutions are hard, but keep the good work coming, friends.
XOXO...Kelly
