Jesus Has the Final Word

You’re tired of hanging in there and keeping it together for everyone to see. Life has shaken you. Circumstances are challenging what you truly believe about God being a loving Father who cares about your needs. And there’s a persistent voice reasoning with you to “let go” and “give up” on whatever you’ve been standing in faith for. When things appear to be caving in, remember who has ALL authority. “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’” — Matthew 28:18 Stand firm in your faith. Trust that God’s way is always better—even when it’s hard to trace what He’s doing, and it’s unclear where He’s leading. Like Jesus, we His followers will experience wilderness seasons of all lengths, shapes, and sizes. And those are the very seasons when we need to cling to God the most. When you’re uncertain about what God is doing, trust who God is. The lies of Satan are often half-truths. They aren’t always obvious. Sometimes lies come through familiar voices, circumstances, and reasoning that can cloud our ability to discern truth from deception. That’s why 1 Peter 5:8 instructs us to “Be alert.” The enemy is looking for someone to deceive and misguide. Let’s Make This Practical: 1. Receive God’s love for you.Do you really believe He loves you? Will you accept it? Can you rest in it—even here? (Romans 5:8). 2. Get in God’s Word.Reading and studying Scripture isn’t optional for a disciple of Jesus. We need truth deeply rooted in us so we can recognize a lie when we hear one. (John 15:4-5). 3. Build your life on Jesus.Not your circumstances. Not your feelings. Not what you can see. Build an anchored relationship with Jesus. He is your foundation. (Matthew 7:24-26). The struggles of this life are not greater than Christ. Invite Him into your everyday—especially the hard moments. Surrender what you cannot control and remember: The enemy does not have the final word.Your circumstances do not have the final word.Your fear does not have the final word. Jesus does. Because ALL authority belongs to Him. Stay Anchored, Brittany This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com