• WE ARE NOT BOTTOM FEEDERS-WAR ROOM #17


    UNDER OR OVER?

    You’ve heard the phrase “under the circumstances” to describe the heavy burden of an uncomfortable season in life.

    Under the circumstances, I’m barely hanging on.

    Under the circumstances, I’m not sure how I’m going to get through this.

    Under the circumstances, I’ve pretty much given up.

    A young seminary student who’d encountered a rough patch with multiple negative events happening at the same time, was greeted one day by one of his professors who asked how he was doing. The student responded, “Under the circumstances, not good.”

    The professor replied, “What are you doing down there?”

    This is certainly an interesting question to ponder. Positionally, as joint heirs with Christ, what are we doing down there under the circumstances?

    This story reminds us how often during times of trial we defer to the thought, “Jesus, please come take us to Heaven.”

    It’s actually a way of saying, God, I don’t see any way out of this situation. So please come get us out of here because we can’t bear to keep going on this path.

    At some point we realize that it isn’t so much Jesus or Heaven we are longing for as it is a release from the circumstance.

    Most of all, it shows us we carry unbelief. Although we purport to claim victory over circumstances, the reality is that we sometimes question whether God will come through in our situation. This is a wakeup call.

    We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33: 20-22 

    As sons and daughters of the Most High God, we are not bottom feeders! God makes a way for His children. We are not trapped under the dead weight of circumstances. He gives us authority over the things of the world.

    For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8: 14-17 

    What circumstance feels like it is crushing you?

    Ask God to reveal the beautiful position He powerfully gives you over everything you are facing.

    From your position in Christ, how might using declarations, commands and decrees enable you to take authority over that circumstance?