Victim or Victor

Victim or Victor

 

A woman lamented losing $50,000 worth of heirlooms dating back to the Civil War that were stolen from her home last July. The nineteenth century antiques were discovered missing after a new maid cleaned out more than she was hired to do.1 We all treasure earthly heirlooms. But God has given a promise to believers that are far more precious than any keepsake--and it needs protection. Prowling around, discouragement creeps inside the safe haven of our Christian homes. When we close the door at night, drained from life's unceasing activity, discouragement can rob us of the full and joyful life God wants to give us: "...for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart [italics added]" (Galatians 6:9). So how do we bolt the doors and keep the bandit of discouragement from stealing God's promise?

 

As a Gods child, we have the right to claim God's promises. When discouragement sneaks in and you don't feel like reading the Bible--go to the Word. When you're frustrated with life's circumstances and are tempted to quit--go to the Word. Protect your heart from discouragement. Open the Bible. Claim His promises. And that old desperado named discouragement will be driven away. Fear knocked at the door and faith answered. No one was there.