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Thursday, May 14, 2009

If you’re going through a time of transition or discouragement I’m sure you have experienced opposition. Overcoming such opposition can be a real challenge. As we continue our study in Romans 16, Paul not only shares where the opposition he faced came from, he spells out God’s provision and promises to overcome opposition. 

There are three wonderful provisions and promises he wants you to know about. God’s ability, God’s grace and God’s availability. 
 
He writes in verse 25, God “is able to establish you.” He has the ability to strengthen and stabilize you as you face opposition in an unstable and unpredictable world. He is able because He is wise and powerful. Paul refers to Him as “the only wise God.” His wisdom is infinite. Nothing in my life is hidden to Him. Whatever opposition you face, God knows all about it, and is able to keep you and establish you while facing it. In fact, He often does His best work in your life during such times, because you are more prone to trust in Him when you are uncertain and under attack. 
 
You never need to worry about God’s power. Verse 20 declares that He is able to crush Satan himself under your feet as a believer. Notice, however, you don’t crush Satan under your feet. God crushes him. Also note that it is the God of peace who crushes Satan. He doesn’t need to get all worked up to do it. He remains at peace while doing it! And He wants you to experience peace as He does it through you. All He requires is for you to trust Him.
 
 
 

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