Be encouraged and do not lose heart!

The Lord says,

"My people, My people, My people, be encouraged and do not lose heart. For I am standing with you and I am now strengthening you, no matter what happens in the world. Do not let your guard down. Be steadfast and be sober. Guard your hearts and guard your minds. Guard your eyes and guard your ears. Do not give in to the lies of the enemy that tries to cause you to doubt. I am your faithful God, and I am able to deliver you from every evil."

People of God, in trying times like these, know that the Lord is standing with you and He is now strengthening you! He is a faithful God, and He will know how to deliver you from every evil in this world! So, take heart!

In 2 Timothy 4:17-18, the apostle Paul wrote, 'But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!'

The word 'stood' here is 'paristemi' in Greek, and interestingly, it can mean 'to be present, to be ready to aid'; and the word 'strengthened' here is 'endunamoo' in Greek, and it can mean 'to make strong, to cause to increase in strength'.

Here, the apostle Paul wrote that the Lord was there for him, present with him, and ready to aid him even in the face of persecution and trials during his days! Not only that, he also wrote that the Lord was making him strong and causing him to increase in strength!

People of God, fear not therefore, because no matter what happens around you in this world, the Lord is here for you, present with you, and ready to aid you! He is your ever-present God, and He will not leave you nor forsake you!

Not only that, the Lord is also causing you to increase in strength! Keep receiving this strength that comes from Him! And no matter what situation you may be facing at the moment, you will come forth stronger! Yes, stronger than ever before!

So, be encouraged and do not lose heart! The Lord has spoken and the Lord will see to it that He will accomplish it!

What's your part then? Your part is to stay focused on Him and His Word! Your part is to stay focused on all these promises that He has spoken to you! Your part is to stay focused on all that He has called you to be (and to do)!

Never give in to the lies of the enemy that tries to cause you to doubt! Be steadfast and resist him! Guard your heart and guard your mind! Guard your eyes and guard your ears! And you'll be sure to see your victory and breakthrough coming your way! Hallelujah!

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