“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Rom 8:37)
The early morning was so peaceful that I couldn’t help but linger a few moments on the back deck. It was the first morning in days without rain. The sky was clear, the air smelled clean, and the early birds’ songs shrilled across the rain washed yard. I breathed deeply, wanting to hold onto this moment forever, but knowing deep down that I should be going about my morning chores. Then I saw them. The pair of crows being chased off into the east by a pair of birds about a third their size.
I don’t know what kind the smaller birds were, but it wasn’t the first time I had seen such a sight. I paused for a moment, marvelling at how those tiny birds could so successfully chase off birds so much larger than themselves!
As I watched, the crows disappear into the horizon and the smaller pair circled back. As they quietly made their way to their tree, I could sense God’s voice, speaking to me through the birds. My Bible tells me that in ALL things I am MORE than a conqueror through Christ who loves me (Rom. 8:37). That means that with Christ on my side, I can conqueror ALL things! Even things that loom up four times as big as me. Even things that everyone says cannot be beaten. In Christ I am MORE than a conqueror in ALL things!
Yet despite this Truth, every time “crows” try to invade my nest — temptations, trials, even tiny, unforeseen changes — my tendency is to give in. After all, how can I fight something as bit as THAT temptation? How can I fight an addiction I have struggled with for years? How can I manage to respond to trials differently than my usual pattern of giving up and allowing myself to become discouraged? In essence, I cower at the foot of my problem!
But this isn’t a fitting response for someone who is MORE than a conqueror in ALL things, is it? Instead, I would do well to take some lessons from that pair of tiny birds! Every time a “Crow” flies into my life, I can simply chase it away in the name of Jesus!
Never forget this Truth, my friend! In Christ, you are MORE than a conqueror in ALL things! So the next time that pair of crows tries to invade your nest, stand up in the name of Jesus and chase them off! They WILL flee!
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he WILL flee from you.” (James 4:7) Love in Christ,
Lyn
Lyn Chaffart, Moderator, The Nugget, Scriptural Nuggets ( www.scripturalnuggets.org ), Answers2Prayer Ministries, www.Answers2Prayer.org