J. Hudson Taylor, who founded the China Inland Mission one hundred years ago. During the terrible days of the Boxer Rebellion, when missionaries were being killed and captured, he went through such an agony of soul that he could not pray. 189 missionaries were killed and 33,000 Chinese Christians.  Writing in his journal, he summarized his spiritual condition this way: “I can’t read. I can’t think. I can’t pray. But I can trust.” There will be times when we can’t read the Bible. Sometimes we won’t be able to focus our thoughts on God at all. Often we will not even be able to pray. But in those moments when we can’t do anything else, we can still trust in the loving purposes of our heavenly Father. It seems today that so many are overwhelmed by the circumstances of life. Maybe this describes where you are presently.  I know God is good.  I know He is faithful.  I believe He answers prayer, but right now…if I am honest…I’m reaching a breaking point.  I don’t know how much longer I can take it. Here’s an important truth:  Everyone listening to this podcast is going through something.  It’s called life.  We have insecurities, anxieties, and fears.  We get discouraged, weary, and stressed out.  So what do we do?  One of the great proofs of the Bible’s supernatural origin is that it speaks to every part of the human condition. Not only is there something for everyone in the Bible, but there is something meaningful for every situation we face in life. We would expect nothing less from a book that claims to be the very Word of God. If the message of the Bible comes directly from God, then it ought to speak to us at the precise point of our spiritual need.Listen to these words from Jesus in John 16:33 - “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Three truths from this verse:•Peace is only found in Jesus.•In this life everyone will have problems.•We find encouragement in the knowledge Jesus has overcome the world.Isaiah 43:1-3,5 - “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.   When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.  Do not be afraid, for I am with you”•What I feel doesn’t change what God has promised.•What I sense doesn’t change what God has promised.•What I see or don’t see doesn’t change what God has promised.Moment of truth - We have got to recognize that faith is a choice, not a feeling.So, how do we overcome?  We overcome as we focus on God’s presence in our lives.Where did Jesus say we find peace?  In Him!  If we not are daily cultivating a close relationship with Him, there is no wonder we feel overwhelmed by our struggles.  -If we have no consistent prayer…-If we have no consistent time in God’s word…-If we aren’t connected with other believers as we live out our faith- Then, instead of being an overcomer, we will be certainly be overwhelmed.Today’s Challenge: Set aside some time to spend with God. It’s so easy to overlook the importance of our devotional life. It’s easy to get to busy and miss this critical time with the Lord. You and I don’t have to be overwhelmed. Jesus is with us and through Him we can be an overcomer.Visit the website: 5MinuteDiscipleship.comFollow on social:Facebook.com/5minutediscipleshipInstagram.com/5minutediscipleship

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