A WORD FOR TODAY 22 MAY, 2023

A WORD FOR TODAY 22 MAY, 2023


 

*A WORD FOR TODAY*

*OUR VICTORY COMES FROM THE LORD*

_"I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”(John 16:33)_

_*Living in the world is a constant battle between good and evil, light and darkness. There is a costant struggle to do God's will in the face of various forces that will work against you fulfilling that task.*_

_Jesus tells his disciples in the gospel reading of today to be of good cheer because he has overcome the world. He has gained victory for them over all that will confront them through His suffering and death on the cross._

_*We are not exempt from these tribulations even in our own time. We are confronted with various issues and sometimes the things we battle come in different modes and shapes. These words of Jesus are for us too. We must be of good cheer, because our victory is from God.*_

_We win when we stand with God and for God. We conquer when the Holy Spirit is our source of strength and power. We overcome when the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but spiritual and mighty in pulling down strongholds._

_*No matter what you are passing through or facing at the moment as your battle, do not give up. Hold unto God firmly, keep your faith alive and be rest assured that Christ's victory will work for you.*_

_The Holy Spirit will help you to stay confident and resilient in your journey of faith. Open your heart and welcome Him and He will help you to overcome whatever that is standing in your path to break you and bring you down._

_*Good morning dearest one. Smile😊as you do your work and do have a wonderful day and a blessed new week. May Jesus give you the grace to remain steadfast and win your battle in His name. Amen. And may the Almighty God bless you: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.*_

*Meditation:* Acts 19:1-8/Psalm 68:2-7/John 16:29-33

*Watch-Word:* Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world

*Jesus has won for us our victory, connect to Him and you will also be a winner.*

(Monday of the seventh Sunday of Easter. Year A)

*© Rev. Fr. Augustine Eleke*