One of the greatest obstacles I have seen in the lives of people saved and unsaved alike is the mentality of being a victim. Whether it be abuse by others, persecution for Christ, racism, poverty, circumstance, handi-cap or perceived limitations. How many times have I heard someone say" they won't let me", "I can't get anywhere because of my condition", "it is all their fault" and "they are holding me back". Have you ever watched someone given opportunity sit and squander their chance for progress because they simply did not believe they could succeed?
This poor me mentailty holds back much of the world from moving forward but it is especially greivous when we see this manifest in the life of a Christian.
In stark contrast to this perception is the truth of God's Word:
Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
1Jn 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
1Jn 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
Rom 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
We have the favor of God on our lives and no power in this world is greater than that. We no longer believe that we are victims but instead walk in quiet confidence knowing that the hand of our God is on us to prosper us and cause us to bear much fruit.
What is there that this world can do to hinder that? Assolutely nothing. What is there that we can do to hinder that- sadly everything as we must believe God to see these things manifest in our lives.
One might say I was born in the wrong part of town or I do not know the right people- or ons might say I am blessed of God and will see His love and blessing manifest in my life. So you were born at a dissadvantage and yet when you were born again you became a member of the highest rayoal family- you are a son of God.