This is Namma for Christ with the
two hundred fifty-first inspirational message dated Monday, June 26th, 2023.
The title of this message is “Don’t Lose Heart – Eph. 3:13 & Rev. 2:26”.
The first three words of this message’s title are also the words
of the title of the inspirational
song/video (with lyrics), “Don’t Lose Heart” as sung by Christian artist
“Steven Curtis Chapman”. The below two passages of scripture (that
accompany this message) are both from the New Testament. The first scripture is
from Ephesians 3:13 and the second scripture is from the book of Revelation -
the twenty-sixth verse of the second chapter:
Ephesians 3:13
New
King James Version - (NKJV)
13 Therefore I ask that you do not
lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Revelation 2:26
New
King James Version - (NKJV)
26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations —
In the above passage in Revelation 2:26, Jesus promises
to reward with power those who honor Him until the end.
The above passage in Ephesians
3:13 is what the Apostle Paul urged the Ephesians to do –
DON’T LOSE HEART!
In this verse - Paul is
telling the Ephesians to NOT LET “his” (Paul’s) TRIBULATIONS, CHALLENGES, OR
TRIALS - DISCOURAGE “THEM”!
Paul’s testimony to the
Christian believers “then” is applicable to us – as Christian believers “today”!
Paul knew that
“hardships, troubles and challenges” were a part of God’s plans in every
believers’ life. See the below reminder in John 16:33 where Jesus tells us of
this truth and encourages believers to “look to Him”:
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.”
Through our trials, God
works powerfully within us to do more than we can perceive or imagine – when we
depend on Him! See the below verses of Ephesians 3:20-21 -
Ephesians 3:20-21
New
King James Version - (NKJV)
20 Now to
Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or
think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to
Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations,
forever and ever. Amen.
Also - Please read the
below verses (2nd Cor. 4:16-18 NKJV) – which also remind us to “not
lose heart”!
God wants us (as
Christian believers) to always remember that His love for us is steadfast and
that He can ground us in the most difficult seasons of our lives!
We must HOLD on to God’s
Unchanging Hand and NOT LOSE HEART!
2nd Corinthians 4:16-18
New King James Version -
(NKJV)
16 Therefore
we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the
inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 For our
light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while
we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not
seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the
things which are not seen are eternal.
Lastly,
remember what the below verses state:
1st Peter 5:10-11
Amplified Bible - (AMP)
10 After
you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing
and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ,
will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what
you ought to be]. 11 To Him be dominion (power, authority,
sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.
I pray that you have enjoyed the above
message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video
(with lyrics), “Don’t Lose Heart” as
sung by Christian artist “Steven Curtis Chapman” performed with power and anointing.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
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BE BLESSED!
