Sisters for Yah

Take Heart!

by Anonymous

In John 16:33 we read, “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.” Powerful words indeed! Have you ever felt so discouraged that you wanted to just give up?

Many Believers feel discouragement at one time or another. They try to live for Yahweh, but everything they do seems to end in failure. Sometimes it seems that the temptations of the world are just too strong to fight. But fight we must.

Lets see what 1 John 5:5 says. “Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Yahshua is the Son of Yahweh.” This is very encouraging for Yahweh’s people. Believing in Yahshua is essential to defeating discouragement.

Ask yourself, what is it about my life as a Believer that discourages me the most? How might Bible study, fellowship with other believers, and prayer help me overcome feelings of defeat? When I realize I’m down, what can I do about it?

Even the disciples felt discouragement at times. Think about it. Many of them were expecting Yahshua to defeat the Roman government at that time and restore the Kingdom to Israel. They were shocked instead when Yahshua was arrested and publicly executed. It must have looked to them that the enemy had won. But Yahshua’s undeserved death and resurrection was a profound victory over Satan!

Then on the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts, the power of the Holy Spirit was given. Today, after people are immersed, they can receive the gift of the power of the Holy Spirit when hands are laid upon them by the elders . The power of the Holy Spirit helps believers overcome sin and the world. With Yahweh’s help, we will indeed see victory over this present system of Satan’s rule because Yahshua has already overcome the world. Never give up. Keep fighting the good fight. Cling to Yahweh that one day you may hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

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