"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;"— 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (KJV)
Life is a journey, filled with twists and turns, highs and lows, victories and setbacks. The road we travel is not always smooth—sometimes it is rugged, steep, and full of obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. But through it all, we hold on to this truth: we are pressed, but not crushed; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
Never Forget Where You Came From
Looking back on the road behind us, we can see the valleys where we struggled, the mountains that seemed too high to climb, and the storms that threatened to overtake us. There were moments when we felt overwhelmed, burdened beyond what we thought we could bear. Yet, somehow, we made it through. It wasn’t by our own strength, nor by the works of our hands, but by the grace of Jesus Christ.
There were times of confusion—when we didn’t know which way to turn. There were moments of deep pain, betrayal, and loss. But even in those times, God never left us. He was the One who whispered, “Keep going.” He was the One who dried our tears when no one else could see. When we were weak, He became our strength. When we were broken, He restored us. When we thought it was over, He made a way.
What It Takes to Get Where You're Going
To walk this journey, it takes faith—faith that God is still leading, even when we cannot see the path ahead. It takes perseverance—a willingness to press on, even when the weight of life feels too heavy. It takes trust—knowing that if God brought us this far, He will not leave us now.
We don’t always understand why we must go through certain struggles, why doors close, or why battles arise, but we can trust that God has a purpose for every pain. The trials we endure are not meant to destroy us but to strengthen and refine us. Just as gold is purified in the fire, our faith is being perfected in the trials.
Who Got You Through?
If we are honest, we know we didn’t make it this far on our own. It wasn’t luck, and it wasn’t coincidence—it was Jesus Christ. He is the One who carried us through the fire without letting us be burned (Isaiah 43:2). He is the One who walked on the stormy waters and called us out to trust Him (Matthew 14:29). He is the One who lifted us when we were sinking, who fought our battles when we had no strength left, and who healed our wounds when life had broken us.
No matter what you have gone through, God has been faithful. He was there in the midnight hour when you cried. He was there when you felt abandoned. He was there when you thought you wouldn’t survive. And He is still with you now, leading you forward.
Jesus Christ Will Get You Over
There will always be challenges ahead. The road to your destiny is not without obstacles. But don’t give up. The same Jesus who brought you this far will take you all the way. He is the author and the finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He started this journey with you, and He will complete it.
When you feel weary, remember: you may be pressed, but you are not crushed. You may be going through trials, but you are not abandoned. You may feel weak, but you are not defeated. Hold onto God’s promises, keep walking in faith, and trust that Jesus Christ will carry you through.
The best is yet to come. Keep going. Victory is ahead.
"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ;"— Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
Stay strong. Stay faithful. Stay encouraged.God is not finished with you yet.
Very encouraging, thank you!