I don’t know how 2016 has started off for you but for me, it really seems like it’s been one fight after the other. Not a physical fight or a fight with someone, more like a fight for my future, a fight for God’s plan and purpose, and a fight for the destiny of others.
This year has been incredible in many ways but I would be lying if I said that I didn’t feel like I’ve already had to face some battles. My pastor once said, “The only way to grow in your authority is to fight some battles.” Well let’s just say I have been growing in my authority, all right!
So what do you do when the fight calls? What do you do when the fight comes knocking at your door?
The way I see it, we have two options:
Pretend no-one’s home: Although this one is tempting, it’s unfortunately a facade. It seems like you can just ignore the fight when it calls, don’t face it, pretend it’s not there, bury your head in the sand. But that’s not reality. The reality is the fight is coming whether you answer or not.
Face the fight: No matter what comes our way, we don’t have to bury our heads in the sand and hope it goes away. We can face the fight head on and deal with it from a place of victory.
I love this verse in the Bible, it’s the words of Jesus recorded in John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
What I love most about that verse is the end bit. Jesus says we can have courage and take heart because He has overcome the world. That means that nothing we face has the power to overcome us if we stand up and face the fight. Jesus has overcome every heartache, every disappointment, every frustration – and because of that we can be brave and have peace and calm in our minds and souls.
How good is that? When we choose to face the fight, we face whatever comes our way knowing that Jesus is on our side and with Him by our side, there is nothing we cannot get through.
You know sometimes the only way to get through something is to go through it. So take heart, we can face the fight, and come out on the other side stronger, more resilient, with more authority, and with a greater understanding of the power of God at work within us.
So next time the fight calls, you can answer with a courageous, “Hello, I’ve been expecting you.” Face it head on and with Jesus by your side, you will come out better for it!
Facing the fight can seem daunting if you’re trying to get through it on your own. Jesus is ready and willing to come alongside you and fight with you. Do you need to know Him for yourself? If so, we would love to chat to you more about it. Click on the pop up or link below for more info.