As we meditate on the greatness of God, when we think of His majesty, His power, His Glory, it causes our faith in Him to increase. Psalms 143:3 says, Lord, you are great and worthy of the highest praise! For there is no end to the discovery of the greatness that surrounds you. Our response to His greatness is praise and worship. Paul understood this. That’s why he said that if God is for us, then who can be against us? When Paul lined up all the “whos” in the world, there was no one that could match the greatness of our God.

There are many things happening in our world, and a lot of uncertainty…but one thing you can be certain of is that Jesus is still on the Throne, that He is for you, and He is with you. See, He is just not with you; He is in you. Look at what 2 Corinthians 6:16 says: I will dwell in them and walk in them and I will be their God and they shall be my people. In this day and time, this is the reality we must walk in constantly: that is that God is in us, and He is for us. The very Presence of Almighty God is in you right now at this moment, as you are reading this bulletin. He is not inactive in you; He is working His purpose through your life. Look at Philippians 2:13 (AMP):  For it is [not your strength, but it is] [a]God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. It’s not your strength or your ability working; it’s His presence in you working to fulfill your purpose. He has created you for His purpose, and He is going to fulfill His purpose through your life.

Maybe you’ve experienced some setbacks in your life, and you’re wondering how in the world you are going to fulfill the purpose of God. I have some good news for you! Romans 8:28 says: And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. God wants you to win so much, He is causing all things to work out for your good. So right now, take the pressure off yourself, and put your faith in His ability, His power. He is like a master Chess player; He is watching the moves of the adversary and is countering and adjusting the pieces  of your life to make it a picture of victory. Anything that comes against your God-given purpose is an enemy, so don’t be alarmed by the things that are going on around you. Be still and know that He is God. Rest in His abiding Presence, because He is just not with you; He is in you so you can win in this life. 2 Corinthians 2:14 says: Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. Notice, He said He always causes us to triumph; not sometimes, all of the time. The Word cause means: to bring about, or to bring forth. He is always going to bring you out; He is always going to cause you to land in a good place. The Lord want us to place our faith in Him, not in ourselves. He wants us to place our faith in His ability, not ours. 

Watch your focus. Be aware of what’s going on in the world, but don’t let it consume you. Let the things of the Lord have your attention, focus and devotion, and you will pass through all of the things that are happening in this world. Your life will be a witness to the Greatness of our God. 

Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. 

HE IS IN IT SO YOU CAN WIN IT!

March 8th, 2020