OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

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Text: 1 Samuel  30:6  

 *And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.* 

 *One major truth every man must embrace is that, just as none is shielded from the light of the sun; so also, none is shielded from the challenges of life.* 

At one point in your life, you will face one challenge or the other.  *Challenge is a constant factor in life. Irrespective of your background, status, position or achievements, you are not in anyway excused from the challenges that life pose.* 

The only cushion and coverings any man could enjoy can only be found in Christ Jesus. He warned His disciples of the  tribulations (pressing, trials, distress,  frustration) that every of His followers will encounter in this world.

 _I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]_ 

John 16:33(Amp)

Only those in Christ are certain of enjoying the two coverings that Christ promised during their pressing, difficult, challenging and trying moments in life

 *1. His Peace:* Those in Christ Jesus have been assured of the coverings of His Peace in time of troubles and tribulations. _I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence....._ John 16:33.

When you are confronted with any challenge, be rest assured that the Peace of Jesus is always there to provide you succor and comfort.

 *Peace is not the absence of  challenges, distress, trial and pressing but an inner cushion against their impacts.* 

 *2. His conquest:* _For I have overcome the   world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]_  John 16:33(Amp)

So you can see that  Jesus had already deprived tribulations of its power in this world. 

No matter your present situation, all you need do is: Accept the Peace and the conquest of Christ over your life and  situation, and you will see yourself come out of it gallantly.

You will surely overcome! 

Bible Reading :  1 Samuel 30:3-20.

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