The Revelation of His Love
There are 6 keys to follow in times of trial and difficulty.
When you follow these steps, they will cause you to live in total victory, triumph over every situation in your Christian walk.
6 KEYS TO LIVE THE LIFE OF AN OVERCOMER
#1 Have the revelation of His love in your life.
Psalms 118:6 – The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? – He is our protector.
His Love is Great & Everlasting. Psalms 103:8 – The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
His Gifts Prove His Love. Psalms 127:3 – Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the...
We must draw strength from the understanding that we are 'accepted in the beloved', Eph. 1:6 'To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
1 John 3;1 'Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:
Prov. 13:12 'Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
No one likes waiting. It feels good to get what we want. But when our expectations are delayed for a long time, we can experience disappointment, disillusionment, and loss of hope. In some cases, prolonged waiting for what we eagerly desire can become such an affliction to us that it differs little from a lingering sickness. This scenario is the exact meaning of Solomon's words 'hope deferred makes the heart sick.'
The second part of Proverbs 13:12 gives the antithesis of hope deferred: 'But a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.' The tree of life represents the renewal of life.
When our hopes and desires are fulfilled, we are refreshed. When our prayers are answered, we are encouraged. When we obtain the good thing that we desire, we undergo a reviving of the soul. Solomon reiterates the sentiment in Proverbs 13:19: 'A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul.'
When storms attack your hope and it sickens the heart, and the higher the expectations, the greater the frustration! While getting what we desire can be an excellent thing, we must not allow the pursuit of fulfillment to become a temptation to sin.
Waiting is an opportunity to trust God and allow Him to work in our hearts and strengthen our character: 'But if we look forward to something we don't yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently' (Romans 8:25, NLT;
(Romans 5:3-4). And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
We ought to see these long stretches as opportunities to turn to God and depend on Him in our weakness (Psalm 62:1, Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Our unfulfilled desires and deferred hopes will lead us to rich encounters with our Savior: 'The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD' (Lamentations 3:25–26;
When hope deferred makes your heart sick, look to Jesus Christ: 'And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you' (Psalm 39:7, NLT).
When we place our hope in Christ alone, we won't be disappointed, for He is 'a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls' (Hebrews 6:19, NLT).
His Love is ever lasting – Jer. 31:3 'The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
When you encounter the deep love of God you will discover that He is never silent on your behalf.
He never sleep nor does he slumber Ps. 121:1-4 ' I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Declaration: Cast all of your cares and rest in His love, you are not the only ones who has failed or have come short.
Note: There will be times you and other people will question where are the results of your sacrifice, people will question and say, where is his/her God in their life? –
Your response: wait and see you will too worship the God of wonders!
All things work for the good
Rom. 8:28 (AMPC) ' We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
This only works when you walk in God's principles
'All things works for together for the good'
THE LOVE OF OUR FATHER
He is a protector and a provider, so because of this never be ashamed to call him 'Father' His deep love and care for you is there for you and your family. – Psalm 46:10 'Be still and know that I am God'.
#2 LOVE HIS WORD – It equips you to be an overcomer.
Psalm 119;33-35 '33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep it to the end [steadfastly]. 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep Your law; yes, I will observe it with my whole heart. 35 Make me go in the path of Your commandments, for in them do I delight.
The Word of God is a Comforter and a strengthener – God does what He says.
Strength comes from the scriptures.
Psalms 27 'Thou prepareth a table before me in the presence of my enemies…'
Joel 3:10 Let the weak say I am strong…'
Ezek. 2:1-2 'And He said to me [Ezekiel], Son of man, stand upon your feet and I will speak to you. 2 And the Spirit entered into me when He spoke to me and set me upon my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me.
#3 Engage in strategic life changing prayer with the power of the spoken word.
Psalm 34:4-7 AMPC 'I sought (inquired of) the Lord and required Him [of necessity and on the authority of His Word], and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. 5 They looked to Him and were radiant; their faces shall never blush for shame or be confused. 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 [a]The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him [who revere and worship Him with awe] and each of them He delivers.
Note: The dark side of depression is to bring you to complete silence. This is why when I pray for people, I attempt to get them to believe the word of God and confess with their mouth and what this does it executes judgment on the spirit of heaviness or depression that oppresses them.
Rom. 10:9-10 'That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Isa. 61:3 AMPC ' To grant [consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion—to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit—that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.
#4 SUSTAIN A LIFE FULL OF PEACE AND JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST.
Create the atmosphere especially through your praise and worship here at church and at home.
Neh. 8:10 'Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.
Your God given joy frustrates the enemy – Phil. 4:4 'Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!
We rejoice in the Lord and not in that situation you find yourself in. – You must remove your self from toxic people and their behavior.
David got up from the floor
Job got up – Job. 1:20 'Then Job arose and rent his robe and shaved his head and fell down upon the ground and worshiped.
Hab. Got up Hab. 3:17-20 AMPC 'The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!
Joy is the fountain of strength that comes from the Lord Himself. Ps. 126:6 AMPC 'He who goes forth bearing seed and weeping [at needing his precious supply of grain for sowing] shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Make a covenant with your joy that you will rejoice in the Lord daily.
#5 PRAISE AND WORSHIP – Sustains the atmosphere of favor in your life.
Psalm 105 AMPC 'O give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His doings among the peoples! 2 Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; meditate on and talk of all His marvelous deeds and devoutly praise them. 3 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those rejoice who seek and require the Lord [as their indispensable necessity]. 4 Seek, inquire of and for the Lord, and crave Him and His strength (His might and inflexibility to temptation); seek and require His face and His presence [continually] evermore. 5 [Earnestly] remember the marvelous deeds that He has done, His miracles and wonders, the judgments and sentences which He pronounced [upon His enemies, as in Egypt].
#6 SOWING AND REAPING
Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
2 Corinthians 9:10
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
