Are you feeling resistance?
Feeling resistance? Good! It’s a necessary part of the journey. Many people look at the resistance we go through and begin questioning whether God is in it or not. Truth be told- resistance is part of the overall design for us to become and accomplish Gods plans. Get in the gym, lift some weights and you will see that resistance makes us stronger. For every muscle in our body there is an opposing muscle that gives resistance. A built in strength training!
The bible is full of stories where Gods people came up against great resistance. Jehoshaphat felt it. David felt it. Ruth felt it. Noah felt it. Jesus’ first disciples felt it. Paul felt it. I think you get the point. Jesus himself felt resistance and He was Gods son! What’s up with that?!? As you and I continue to follow Him, we will encounter resistance at all kinds of levels.
Here are some thoughts regarding resistance-
* Resistance can and will come from within and from without
* Resistance can come at any time- when you least expect it! James tells us to be sober minded.
* The enemy does not want you to move forward in the call of God
* There is no such thing as unopposed spiritual progress
* The resistance you face today, will be a victory milestone as you move forward!
* Dont let the resistance you are facing paralyze you!
Make the decision today- lean strong into Jesus and His power! (Zech 4:6) Don’t turn back, but get up from where you are and move it forward! Resistance will always be there, but remember this “Its not your might, nor by power, but by My Spirit” says the Lord.
Your might and power will only do so much and has limits, but His power knows no limits! Rely on His power, not yours! Through Jesus, you are more than a conqueror. Greater is Jesus in you, than he that is in the world. Get up! Get up! Get up! Get movin! Get movin! Get movin!
