Persevere To Win -- The Spirit of Adversity

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Read Acts 13:16-22
By Dennis Woods

The spirit of adversity can rise up at any time and in all situations. King David had his share and more of being in adverse conditions. The utmost thing we should remember during these times of trial is that we are not alone! Glory!! The God who saved us will gladly continue to be the strong defender of our hearts, minds, and bodies. He is faithful and we should be too. Our prayer time and Word studies must continue or perhaps go into overdrive. We must have the firm foundation that will sustain us and keep us full of the knowledge of God.

David was not looking for the adversities that came on him. His young spirit was fresh and committed to serving God and others. He stumbled at times, but he was always quick to repent and get back on the road that kept him focused on being “the man after God’s own heart”. David knew how to fight. He was fearless. He was faithful to the God he loved. We who have accepted Jesus are on a winning team. Yes! Our fight should not be with our teammates. Keep praying, speaking, and singing the Word. We are winners!

Adversity can grow you -- begin a deeper desire of the Word, and elevate your prayer time.

Applying the Truth as an Individual
Do you get upset and lose your focus during times of adversity?
Do your conversations speak of God’s goodness?
Do they focus on the battles you are fighting?

Applying the Truth as a Church
How is Pleasant Valley responding to adversity?
Has Pleasant Valley lost her focus during times of adversity?
How can she keep her focus?