1. We must never lose heart:
As Christians in a fallen world we are under constant mental attack from Satan. We also know from Bible prophecy that the world will continue to descend into chaos as we get closer to the end times. As believers we also know that we’re not immune from the calamities of this world. We must cleave to God and never forget God’s promises.
2 Corinthians 4:14-16 – He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sake, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 – For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
We know from the above Scriptures that our eternal destiny in heaven is secure. We know God loves us and will never forsake us. We know we are weak and we must lean on the strength of Jesus through prayer and let God continue the work of sanctifying the inner man. Every morning when you get up go to a quiet place and speak to God in prayer. Be sober. Be determined to press forward with the race God have given you and not to lose heart. Accept whatever God gives you and continually praise and glorify His name. We know that the God who loves us will work all things to the benefit of those who love Him.