Revelation 2:7 "To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the fruit of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."
God knows us. He knows our frame. He knows our thoughts. He knows our hearts. He knows our afflictions, distresses and pressing troubles...and what He wants US to know is that He is our shelter. He is the strong tower that we can take refuge in. He is our hiding place. He is our Strength and our Shield.
It can be easy sometimes to become discouraged when we find ourselves in the midst of a difficult set of circumstances...when our body is in pain, when we have endured something for a long time, when a relationship is challenging...but the beauty of being in relationship with Jesus...is simply knowing that we are not alone in our trials. He is with us. When we keep our hearts set on Him, and our minds stayed on Him, even the most difficult situation can no longer be cause for anxiety. It is actually cause for peace. It brings a sense of being carried...of knowing that there may not be anything physically that I can do at the moment...but I will entrust my situation to Jesus...and I will take my hands off...oh, what joy! Oh...what a burden lifted!
We are overcomers...not because of anything we have done...but because through trusting in the cross, we are in Christ. Do not shrink back in the face of danger, beloved. Do not be afraid to face whatever storms may be around you. Do not fear being an overcomer! Jesus already overcame the world...and you are found in Him because of your reliance upon what He did for you. The problems in this life will not defeat you...and you will not be consumed...when your mind and your heart are fixed on Him. Affliction is not your Master. Trouble and pain are not your Guides. The Lord is your Master..He is your guide...and He has given you the power to overcome.