Every Day

in His

Presence

Dr. Charles Stanley

October 5, 2016

Peace Beyond Circumstances

The one who is in you is greater than

the one who is in the world.

1 John 4:4

As hard as it is to face suffering and rejection, your trials can actually

be opportunities to experience the Savior's power, love, ability,

wisdom, and peace that transcends understanding. This is because

deep down inside, you learn-with an abiding assurance-that

God is with you, that He is in control, and that He can give you joy

far greater than any circumstances you can experience.

Of course, the comfort and assurance you experience from

Him is not a denial of reality, nor an escape from it-on the contrary,

it is supernatural and sustaining in ways no one can ever

fully understand. His indwelling Spirit gives you a sense of security

so deep and in such great measure that nothing can shake it.

Friend, all of God's children go through crises, and it's during

times of adversity that His peace is most clearly manifested. So give

thanks for these times-even though they're painful-because

they'll serve to bring you closer to Him.

Lord, thank you for this time of adversity

and that when I'm struggling, I can learn

on You to carry me through, amen.