Overcoming

 

We took a trip to Zion National Park earlier this month. The canyons were spectacular! We did some hiking in the park, including one hike in the river that formed the canyon. The water in the river was less than knee-deep for most of the way. I was struck by how such a little river could create such large and deep canyons. If somehow you could go back in time to before when the canyons were created, I imagine that you would have thought that it was impossible for the little river to overcome the rocky ground to form the canyons we see today. Fortunately for us, the little river carried on and wore down the resistance and won out in the end.

 

Jesus asked His disciples to feed the crowd in front of them. The disciples thought it was an impossible task. Then a boy came forward with 5 loaves and 2 fish. Jesus used what the boy brought to perform a miracle, feeding the crowd of five thousand men, plus women and children.

 

We all face obstacles each day in many different forms. Some are problems of the day, others are ongoing. We are meant to be overcomers in God. If we are walking with Him and acting in His will, He will see us over, through, or around whatever obstacles the world puts in our path.  As Paul wrote, “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19).

 

If you have been feeling down and defeated lately, I will again recommend the book Hinds Feet on High Places for your review.