Overwhelmed But Not Overcome

Posted byrisingwiththesonPosted inFaith, Old Testament

But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. (Exodus 1:12 NIV)

We have a choice when we’re under a lot of pressure: we can either crumble or rise above it. What would you do? The Israelites were oppressed by the Egyptians, “but the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied.” Isn’t that amazing? Instead of being overwhelmed, they chose to overcome!

I find myself in a similar place lately. The more overwhelming the situation, the more determined I’m becoming. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” is a true saying. Sometimes, that pressure is needed in order for God to show up and show Himself strong in our lives because we could never overcome anything without Him. The next time you find yourself in an overwhelming situation, remember that through Him, you can overcome!

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Farah obtained her Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (with a double major in English and Religious Studies) from the University of Toronto, where she also completed her Bachelor of Education (OISE). While she enjoys teaching, writing gives Farah equal pleasure. She began to exercise this passion with the publication of "Rising with the Son," her daily devotional blog. It is designed to help strengthen the faith of her readers in Jesus. Through her writing, it is Farah's wish to inspire others and help them develop a closer relationship with God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

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