But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us—is held in a perishable container, that is, in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our own.

We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we don’t know why things happen as they do, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. These bodies of ours are constantly facing death just as Jesus did; so it is clear to all that it is only the living Christ within [who keeps us safe].

Yes, we live under constant danger to our lives because we serve the Lord, but this gives us constant opportunities to show forth the power of Jesus Christ within our dying bodies.
(2 Corinthians 4:7-11 TLB)

At one time or another, you may have been hit with such a hard “blow” that you felt as though you were down for the count. A friendship ended over an offense; you or a close family member experienced a serious illness; a financial investment turned sour; you unexpectedly lost your job; or you experienced persecution because of your faith in Jesus Christ.

Keep in mind that when you keep your focus on the Lord in the midst of adversity, your situation will look differently. Too many people only focus on the attack of the enemy and think little about God’s ability. However, the more you focus on God and His power, the more you will know that nothing is too big for Him.

No matter what comes against you, remember Paul’s advice drawn from his experiences of being shipwrecked, beaten, and jailed for the preaching of the gospel: Don’t give up and quit! God will never abandon you. Get up and keep going in His power and strength!

DECLARATION OF FAITH
“…When I fall, I will arise. When I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me” (Micah 7:8). The Lord always causes me to triumph regardless of what comes against me. (2 Cor. 2:14.) The Lord is the strength of my life and my deliverer. (Ps. 27:1; Ps. 18:2.) Source: 101 Days of Absolute Victory by Billy Joe Daugherty
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers