This is “Namma for Christ” with the one
hundred sixtieth inspirational message dated Saturday, March 14th, 2020. The title of this message is, “Survivor –
John 16:33”. “Survivor” by Zach Williams
is a song that I first heard on my Christian radio station 99.1 Star FM and I
knew that I wanted to include it with my next Namma for Christ message. Therefore, this song (as provided above - with
lyrics) is accompanying this message that includes the below scripture of what
Jesus said in the Gospel of John, the thirty-third verse of the sixteenth
chapter:
John 16:33
New King James Version (NKJV)
33 These things I have spoken to you,
that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
The coronavirus “presently” is a worldwide pandemic. It has killed thousands of people around the world and we have to live with precautions. We all have to be safe in our “new normal” way of “daily living”. We all have to abide by the new safety requirements - resulting in many schools, churches and businesses having to close their doors. Many large gatherings and celebrations have had to be “suspended” or postponed to prevent further spreading of the coronavirus. Despite the panic of some people, I am comforted in knowing that “God is still on the throne”! God is bigger than any problem we may experience! This message’s title scripture reminds us what Jesus said in John 16:33 –
The coronavirus “presently” is a worldwide pandemic. It has killed thousands of people around the world and we have to live with precautions. We all have to be safe in our “new normal” way of “daily living”. We all have to abide by the new safety requirements - resulting in many schools, churches and businesses having to close their doors. Many large gatherings and celebrations have had to be “suspended” or postponed to prevent further spreading of the coronavirus. Despite the panic of some people, I am comforted in knowing that “God is still on the throne”! God is bigger than any problem we may experience! This message’s title scripture reminds us what Jesus said in John 16:33 –
John 16:33
New International Version (NIV)
33 “I have told you these things, so that
in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!
I have overcome the world.”
Also, Jeremiah 32:17 (below) reminds us that NOTHING is too hard for God:
Also, Jeremiah 32:17 (below) reminds us that NOTHING is too hard for God:
Jeremiah 32:17
New International Version (NIV)
17 “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the
earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.
I, personally, may not
understand why God allows certain things to happen…but I do know that God is in
control! God is on the throne and He can do ANYTHING but fail!
WE MUST CONTINUE TO
TRUST GOD – NO MATTER WHAT!
Below are some
supporting scriptures for encouragement -
Psalm 91:1-3
New King James Version (NKJV)
Safety of
Abiding in the Presence of God
91 He who dwells in the secret place of
the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the
snare of the fowler
And from the perilous pestilence.*
And from the perilous pestilence.*
(*note – my Bible
has a footnote that defines “perilous
pestilence” as “raging epidemic”.)
Psalm 46:1
New King James Version (NKJV)
God the
Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations
46 God is our refuge and
strength,
A very present help in trouble.
A very present help in trouble.
Isaiah 43:1-2
New King James Version (NKJV)
43 But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
2 Timothy 1:7
New King James Version (NKJV)
7 For God has not given us a spirit of
fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Philippians 4:6-7
New King James Version (NKJV)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Let us pray:
Dear Lord,
We pray that You eradicate this coronavirus and we pray that You give wisdom to those doctors and scientists to find a cure for this virus. We pray for healing for all those affected and we ask for protection and safety for us all. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen.
Please
enjoy the above song, “Survivor” (with lyrics) by Zach Williams performed with
power and anointing.
(I do not own the rights to this song.)
BE
BLESSED!
