REIGN IN LIFE

We have been discussing how God wants us to overcome and conquer in life. Another description the Bible uses is to "reign in life" (Romans 5:17). To reign means to rule and live like a king, and as believers, we are now "kings and priests" (Revelation 1:6 and 5:10).

What does this mean? It means that our circumstances, our difficulties and tribulations, and even our frustrations and disappointments should not overpower us. We can live on top of them, not by our own strength, but by the power of the resurrection life of Christ who dwells within us. We can even look down upon them because positionally we are seated in Christ Jesus in heavenly places where He rules at the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 2:6). Oh, don't we fall far short of all that Christ has done for us and wants to effectively work in us each day?

Lift your vision today, dear mother. I know you will face many frustrations and challenges as you live life and mother your children today. Don't let them overpower you. Instead, lift up your eyes to the Lord, thank Him that He, the Conquering Christ, dwells in you. Thank Him for the victory. Praise Him that you have an opportunity to reign. You can't reign if you don't have something to reign over!

And let's be encouraged by the two million precious believers who are being persecuted right now around the world. They are facing "tribulation, distress, persecution, hunger, nakedness, peril, and sword" and yet they are conquering and reigning in their suffering (Romans 8:36-37). Our little problems fall into insignificance in the light of their suffering.

Be encouraged to reign in your home today. Love from Nancy Campbell