Challenged
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world.Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.”
14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. John 8:12-14
Do you sometimes feel challenged? Maybe it is something someone has said to you that is bothering you or maybe it is some decision someone has made that makes you wonder why they even consider you a friend. We all see challenges to overcome in our life, but it is how we overcome those challenges which is the true test. If we allow the challenge to eat away at us, it can be our worst enemy. That enemy can beat us up and down in an accusatory tone, and we can succumb to the challenge by being defeated. Or, we can be like Christ when the Pharisees challenged him, He was bold and strong with those who challenged Him and He didn't allow those words to defeat Him. We need to be strong and courageous, and know that we can be a light in this world. We should relish the challenges knowing that God can guide us if we allow Him to walk ahead of us. Don't succumb to the challengers, but overcome them with strength.
Have a great weekend.
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world.Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.”
14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going. John 8:12-14
Do you sometimes feel challenged? Maybe it is something someone has said to you that is bothering you or maybe it is some decision someone has made that makes you wonder why they even consider you a friend. We all see challenges to overcome in our life, but it is how we overcome those challenges which is the true test. If we allow the challenge to eat away at us, it can be our worst enemy. That enemy can beat us up and down in an accusatory tone, and we can succumb to the challenge by being defeated. Or, we can be like Christ when the Pharisees challenged him, He was bold and strong with those who challenged Him and He didn't allow those words to defeat Him. We need to be strong and courageous, and know that we can be a light in this world. We should relish the challenges knowing that God can guide us if we allow Him to walk ahead of us. Don't succumb to the challengers, but overcome them with strength.
Have a great weekend.
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