John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of Life.”
Spiritual warfare? Armor of God? If victory is promised, how do we get it? What does it mean to follow Christ? When we encounter the big obstacles it’s easy to acknowledge our need for God. Brief times of hardship are more manageable when we know it will be short-lived; even when there are no rest stops, we refuel and keep going because the end is clearly in sight. It’s the enduring burdens that plant doubt and discouragement; the months and years of adversity and seemingly unanswered prayer. Long-term battles require daily seeking Christ. It’s the day-to-day trials that beat us down and overshadow our hope. I remember a day when my granddaughter came over and expressed a fear of the “dark shadows” that she would see at her house. Sadly, she lives in an environment where evil abounds, but thankfully she has recently claimed Christ as Savior. I told her that when she sees the shadows she should just pray and say Jesus’ name out loud and they would go away. Too often I do not claim the power that He has promised in His name. It’s so easy to focus on just getting through the day instead of focusing on the One who made the day. Life and even ministry go on but I let the busyness of the daily grind suppress my joy. And if the world cannot see my joy, how can I convince anyone that I have a hope that they do not?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for the power that is in Your Name! Nudge me to daily claim victory to dispel the shadows that would cloud my walk with You. Jesus, lead me and I will follow.
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