You Will Survive
True happiness is learning to live one day at a time, in spite of sorrow and pain, and rejoicing in the Lord no matter what has happened in the past.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that true happiness is not the absence of pain but the ability to rejoice in the Lord despite life's challenges. He reassures listeners that even in moments of sorrow and abandonment, God remains sovereign and will support them through their struggles. Wilkerson encourages individuals to affirm their survival and belonging to the Lord, reminding them that with God's help, they can endure and overcome. He urges believers to trust in Jesus, proclaiming His love and presence, and to maintain faith in the face of adversity. Ultimately, he highlights that faith is the key to overcoming any weapon formed against them.
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Happiness does not mean living without pain or hurt--not at all. True happiness is learning how to live one day at a time, in spite of sorrow and pain. It is learning how to rejoice in the Lord, no matter what has happened in the past.
You may feel rejected and abandoned. Your faith may be weak and you think you are down for the count. Sorrow, tears, pain, and emptiness may swallow you up at times, but God is still on the throne. He is still God!
Convince yourself that you will survive. You will come out of it and, live or die, you belong to the Lord. Life does go on and it will surprise you how much you can bear with God's help.
You cannot help yourself or stop the pain, but our blessed Lord will come to you. He will place his loving hand under you and lift you up to sit again in heavenly places. He will deliver you from the fear of dying and he will reveal his endless love for you.
Look up! Encourage yourself in the Lord. When the fog surrounds you and you can't see any way out of your dilemma, lie back in the arms of Jesus and simply trust him. He has to do it all! He wants your faith and your confidence. He wants you to cry aloud, "Jesus loves me! He is with me! He will not fail me! He is working it all out, right now! I will not be cast down! I will not be defeated! I will not be a victim of Satan! I will not lose my mind or my direction. God is on my side! I love him and he loves me!"
The bottom line is faith. And faith rests on this one absolute: "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper..." (Isaiah 54:17).
Sermon Outline
- I. True Happiness
- A. Living one day at a time in spite of sorrow and pain
- B. Rejoicing in the Lord no matter what has happened in the past
- II. God's Sovereignty
- A. God is still on the throne
- B. He is still God
- III. Encouragement to Survive
- A. Convince yourself that you will survive
- B. God will help you bear the pain
- IV. Deliverance from Fear
- A. God will deliver you from the fear of dying
- B. He will reveal his endless love for you
Key Quotes
“True happiness is learning how to live one day at a time, in spite of sorrow and pain.” — David Wilkerson
“God is still on the throne. He is still God!” — David Wilkerson
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper...” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Convince yourself that you will survive, and God will help you bear the pain.
- Look up, encourage yourself in the Lord, and trust in his love and care for you.
- Rest your faith on the absolute truth that no weapon formed against you will prosper.