Say to the Things
- Bishop Keith Butler
- Jun 20, 2023
- 2 min read
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)
When we face trials and difficulties, it's easy to lose sight of God's goodness and become overwhelmed by our circumstances. But as believers, we have a powerful truth to cling to: if God is for us, it doesn’t matter what or who is against us!
Paul gave us a powerful reminder that we are never alone in our struggles and problems. When we put our trust in God and live according to His will, we can rest knowing that He is on our side. No matter what challenges come our way, we can be confident that we will ultimately overcome because God is fighting for us.
How do we practically apply this truth to our lives? One way is to shift our focus from our problems to God's promises. When we spend time in prayer and study of God's Word, we can fill our minds with His truth and build our faith in His goodness. This allows us to see our problems with a different perspective - one full of faith in God's ability to see us through.
Another way to apply this truth is to walk in obedience to God's will. When we are living according to His plan for our lives, we can be confident that we are in the center of His will and that He is working all things together for our good. This allows us to face our trials and challenges with courage and strength, knowing that God can even use our difficulties to our benefit.
So today, remember that God is for you. He is on your side, fighting for you and working all things together for your good. Trust in His promises and walk in obedience to His will, confident that you will ultimately overcome any challenge because He is with you.
Practical Application
When problems show up in your life, decide to speak to your problems and declare the truth of God's Word over them. Instead of allowing problems to overwhelm and dictate your life, choose to speak words of faith and victory over them.
