Down But Not Out

13th August, 2023

Down But Not Out

2 Corinthians 4:8–9- We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9- persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…

Before you were a Christian, when something sad or bad happened to you, you cried until you had no more tears left. Your heart simply broke into pieces, and you felt trapped, depressed and totally defeated.

But after having become a Christian, when something bad happens to you, you may still cry, but you feel comforted inside. You are sad outwardly, but your heart isn’t heavy. You don’t understand why, but deep down inside you, there is something lifting you up. That something buoyant, which is rising from the inside of you, is the life of Christ in you!

You cannot be completely distressed because Christ in you is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) who says to you, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)

Yes, it may be a bad situation and you are in a tight spot, but Christ in you is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6), and He says to you, “It will all be all right. I will provide a way out for you.”

You know you are not defeated because Christ in you is your victory (1 Corinthians 15:57) and He says to you, “You are not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because you already have the victory in Me.”

Before you knew Christ, when you were down, you were out. But now, when you are down, you are not out because Christ in you is the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27) “Hope” in the Bible means a definite, positive expectation of good.

So Christ in you is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious marriage! Christ in you is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious family! Christ in you is the definite positive expectation of glorious health! Christ in you is the definite positive expectation of a glorious life!

My friend, Christ in you is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to you. No bad circumstance that you are in can or will ever cause you to be destroyed or forsaken by God!

Confession:
Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God

21 thoughts on “Down But Not Out”

  1. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.

  2. Confession:
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.
    Greater is he that is within me than he that is in the world.
    With God by my side I will not fear, my God is a Victorious, undefeated God.
    Thank you Lord.
    More grace Pastor

  3. 2 Corinthians 4:8–9- We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9- persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…

    i draw my strength from the presence of Christ, who sustains me through every difficulty. As i navigate life’s complexities, these verses encourage me to find solace in our unwavering hope and the assurance that, no matter the adversity, i am never abandoned or defeated in Christ.

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me. No bad circumstance that i can experience can or will ever cause you to be destroyed or forsaken by God!

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God

    Thank you Pastor for this devotional.

  4. Theopolina ileni Ndiiweda

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God
    Christ in you is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) who says to you, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27
    Thank you pastor for your prayers God keep you shining all the days of your life more grace sir 🙏

  5. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God! Hallelujah! I am I’m this world to Conquer! To Rule! And Reign! In Jesus name! Glory to God in the Highest!
    Thanks very much MOG .

  6. Glory Ojite Akpochimora

    Christ in me is the hope of Glory therefore if God be for me who can be against me victory is my heritage.
    Tnxs my Bishop more grace higher anioting heaven at last, u will not labor in vain.

  7. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.

    Jesus is telling me – “You are not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because you already have the victory in Me.”

    There is no circumstance that’ll cause my Saviour to leave or forsake me! There is no problem that will overcome me! Christ in me, is the treasure in me, sweet spirit of God, abide in me, Christ in me is the treasure in me 🎶. Praise the Lord 🙏🏾 . Thank you so much for this devotion Sir 🌻✝️🙏🏾🎆

  8. Gloria Oluwatobi

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God !!!!!!!

    Thank you Pastor 🙏🏾

  9. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me. No bad circumstance that i am in can or will ever cause me to be destroyed or forsaken by God.I am not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because i already have the victory in Him.

    It is not over until i win.Praise the Lord! Halleluyah !!! Thank you so much Pastor for this powerful devotion,more Grace ans strength Sir

  10. CHRIST IN ME!!!
    DIVINITY IN ME!!!
    ETERNITY IN ME!!!
    HEALTH IN ME!!!
    GRACE IN ME!!!
    WISDOM IN ME!!!
    POWER IN ME!!!
    PEACE IN ME!!!
    HOPE IN ME!!!
    TRUTH IN ME!!!
    LIFE IN ME!!!
    THE WAY IN ME!!!
    LIGHT IN ME!!!
    RIGHTEOUSNESS IN ME!!!

    Confession:
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Halleluyah. Amen.

    Thank you so much daddy for this powerful devotion. Really blessed.

    More Grace Sir

    Shalom my Father

  11. Pastor Jonathan

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Thank you Pastor for this devotional

  12. Christ in me is the positive expectation of glory in every area of my life.
    It doesn’t matter how bad the situation is, the victory is already won so nothing to worry about
    All I need to guide is Christ in me. Hallelujah!

  13. Olubunmi Onilenla

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God because I know he will do it. Hallelujah! Thanks you pastor.

  14. Praise God for His word,
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.
    Let the peace that surpassed all understanding fell my heart .
    Christ the Prince of peace live in me . So I
    Peace in me ,my family, my marriage in JESUS MIGHTY NAME.
    Thank you so much pastor for this powerful devotion. Be strengthened in JESUS MIGHTY NAME. shalom shalom shalom!

  15. That something buoyant, which is rising from the inside of me, is the life of Christ in me. I am not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because, I already have the victory in Me. Hallelujah! Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Amen and Amen. Thank you so much Pastor. More grace sir.

  16. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God Amen Thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name Amen more grace to make more devotions Amen 🙏

  17. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God Thank you Daddy for this Devotion may the Lord bless you amen and have a blessed day and have a blessed day and well done for this year of this powerful Devotion amen 🙏

  18. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR GIVING ME YOUR GLORIES. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTION.🙏🔥🔥

  19. Yvonna Williams

    2 Corinthians 4:8–9- We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9- persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious marriage! Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious family! Christ in me is the definite positive expectation of glorious health! Christ in me is the definite positive expectation of a glorious life!
    There is nothing in this world that can take me away from the love of my Saviour Jesus Christ!🙏🏽🙏🏽. And there is nothing in this world that will make my Saviour leave me nor forsake me – I have a blessed assurance that My God – Father, Son and Holy Ghost walk with me daily therefore I shall never be afraid! Amen hallelujah 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
    Thank you Pastor for this beautiful and uplifting devotional Sir, blessings to you and your family, may Gods grace continue to shine through you Sir🙏🏽

  20. Aanuoluwapo Ige

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God
    Amen.

  21. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. I will win in all areas of my life . Thank you precious Father. Thank you so much Pastor. God bless you 🙏🏽❤️

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