Opposition or Fear, You Choose - God Is Always Near

Cry aloud with my voice to the LORD;
I make supplication with my voice to the LORD.
I pour out my complaint before Him;
I declare my trouble before Him.
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,
You knew my path
In the way where I walk
They have hidden a trap for me. - Psalm 142:1-3 (New American Standard Bible)



I cry out loudly to God, loudly I plead with God for mercy.
I spill out all my complaints before him,
and spell out my troubles in detail:

"As I sink in despair, my spirit ebbing away,
you know how I'm feeling,
Know the danger I'm in,
the traps hidden in my path. - Psalm 142:1-3 (The Message)



Let's face it, sometimes you face overwhelming opposition. Whether it be deployed in close quarters, washing/cooking/cleaning the house while the kids are running around crazy, taking courses online and trying to complete a paper due within hours, or findng time just for adequate sleep ... it's opposition. You feel outnumbered and at times helpless. I know I do, and I found it hard at first to allow God do His part. However, I learned as my faith grows, I call on God much more easier and trust Him to take care of it. I am energized by God. You see, God boosts your confidence by reminding you that just as He has delivered His people from their enemies in the past, He will deliver you from your troubles. Deliverance. Doesn't the word sound exhilerating?

God has given you courage in the face of opposition because you know that God is stronger than your worst problem and that He wants to use His strength to help you. Isn't God almighty powerful? Yes, He is! And His power is available to you when you do what pleases Him.

Remember, God also promises to be with you.


Song: They That Overcome
by: Fanny Crosby

Overcoming evil day by day,
This our warfare on the Christian way;
Yet unto those that faithful endure,
God has declared that His promise is sure.
Refrain

They that overcome, thus saith He,
They that overcome, blessèd shall be;
They that overcome the world and sin,
Life and a crown in His kingdom shall win.

Tho’ we suffer tribulation here,
Tho’ our crosses oft may seem severe,
Think of the joy when trials are past,
Strong in the Lord we shall conquer at last.

Refrain

Overcoming, O my soul, arise,
Overcoming, thou must reach the skies;
Still journey on, and still overcome,
Rest by and by with the Savior at home.

Refrain



What opposition are you facing? Have you asked God to help you overcome it?