But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. 
—Psalm 3:3 

No matter what we are going through, we need to take our eyes off the situation and look instead to King Jesus, who ascended and sits at the Father’s right hand in heaven. When we choose to look beyond our natural circumstances and fix our gaze upon the eternal God who created us, we will be transformed from glory to glory. All the events of our lives, good and bad, will be used to change us into His likeness. 

We cannot be defeated! If we stay faithful and committed, looking to Messiah, He will cause us to ascend over all our difficulties. We will overcome every trouble and trial. Whatever we face, whether “tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword…in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.”

Beloved one, you are a winner, and your victory is assured. Dedicate your entire life to Messiah Jesus. Keep studying His Word and talking to Him. Keep surrounding yourself with other believers who enrich your faith. Discard anything that could distract, deter, or dissuade you from the truth. Avoid things that create opportunities for the enemy to speak to you and overwhelm you. If you continue to praise God, declaring that you are victorious in Messiah Jesus, you will continually find yourself triumphing over every situation. 

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, Entering His Presence (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2023), Used by permission.