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In my life I have had to experience different types of pressures, whether economic, family, religious, social, labor and others. There are completely difficult situations in which we must be very firm on the rock to resist.
We must be clear that difficult or adverse situations are necessary circumstances in our lives that help us strengthen our character and faith in Jesus Christ.
In a real sense, we can say that adversity is like a military training: arduous, painful and difficult. Difficulties oblige us to adopt new routines and habits that allow us to mature in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of our being, as well as grow in our relationship with the Lord.
In times of adversity, our focus of resistance and courage is to hold on to the wonderful promises of our God.
In times of trial, we must be brave and faithful.
We must also be firm in our devotion to the Lord as we fight feelings of doubt, fear and limitation.
It will give us strength and hope, not only to endure the difficulties but to make the necessary changes in us, so that we can claim God's blessings.
The Holy Spirit will transform the body of our humiliation.
Thank God, we can trust that the Holy Spirit "will transform the body of our humiliation, so that it is similar to the body of his glory" (Philippians 3:21). He will change us so that we live a life that honors our Savior, Jesus Christ, and we can face every obstacle with courage.
Joshua as Moses' helper.
As Moses' assistant, Joshua had grown in his faith and leadership skills, and knew adversity very closely. Without a doubt, the forty years of pilgrimage in the desert had subjected him to physical, spiritual, emotional and mental difficulties that made him understand the bloody reality of pain and suffering. However, Joshua also knew that the Lord was with him and with the nation of Israel. This certainty was all I needed to persevere, no matter how difficult the situation was.
Joshua urged to be brave.
When the time came for God's people to cross the Jordan River and occupy the promised land, the Lord appointed Joshua the successor of Moses and exhorted him to be brave:
- "Strive and be brave; for you will divide the land from which I swore to your parents that I would give it to you" (Jos. 1: 6).
- "Just strive and be very brave, so that you comply with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you" (Jos. 1: 7).
- "See that I command you to fight and be brave; do not fear or faint, for Jehovah your God will be with you wherever you go" (Jos. 1: 9).
Observe the three aspects that require Joshua to be brave: 1. make decisions that affected the people under his command; 2. keep laws and commandments, amid changing circumstances; 3. Continually remember that the Lord was with him, even if the situation of the moment indicated otherwise.
There will be times when each of us needs value in those same areas. The storms of life arrive without warning and make us cry out for God's help. That is why we need your wisdom, hope and security. Furthermore, when we compare the difficulties and trials of life with the great power of God, we recover the courage we need to succeed, because He has already won the eternal victory for us.
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