Under Pressure

The greatest characteristic a Christian can exhibit under pressure is an unveiled openness before God. The opposite of this is a self-willed, mis-guided heart that ultimately results in a sense of futility in all that we do and become. We impoverish and weaken ourselves all because we will not trust God with ALL our heart. It is for this reason that God applies pressure in our lives. Unless we experience the pressure of facing every deception about ourselves we will claw to the depths of our hearts before we give Jesus our consideration.

Out of the depths of your heart you are certain to suffer disillusionment. When we really see ourselves as the Lord sees us, it is not the terribly offensive sins of the flesh which shock us, but the awful nature of the pride of our own hearts opposing Jesus Christ.

If you are faced with the question of whether or not to open, to surrender your heart; then make a determination to go through whatever pressure God has permitted; surrendering all that you have and all that you are to Him. You will take great pleasure in knowing that you are not your own, but His! Amen.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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