Jesus Christ is Stronger!

From James MacDonald at Straight Up comes this great and timely reminder: Jesus is stronger than our problems! I needed to hear this truth this week- Thanks Brother for the good word!

Jesus Christ is stronger!

Stronger than my fears about the future or my shame over a past than cannot be altered though I wish so much I could do some things differently.

Stronger than my tired prayers with well worn phrases and weary pleas.

Stronger than my need to know now, and have the trial terminated.

Stronger than the enemy of my soul who would discourage me with my own failings and disillusion me with the faults of others.

I had an experience with God last week. A powerful one. I was getting ready to address the convocation at Liberty University. I was on the platform in front of more than 10,000 students and parents. Travis Doucette, one of our young Harvest worship leaders, led a song, a worship chorus from Hillsong I had never heard before. It’s called Stronger. It took me apart. Such a simple truth—Jesus Christ is Stronger. “Stronger than what,” you ask? Stronger than whatever would cause you doubt or discouragement today. I listened to the song again this morning alone in my office at home. The words filled my soul and forced my hands into the air in heartfelt worship. Tears fell on my blotter, as a broad smile filled my face. Jesus Christ is stronger! YES, He is!!