If You Catch Hell...

Tonight, I remembered an old Ron Kenoly song (somewhat corny, but appropriate) that would make a great mantra about now.  It says, "If you catch hell don't hold it!  If you're going through hell, don't stop!"

It's amazing how, even as a Christian (a pastor at that), it is so easy to forget the reality of the supernatural world and it's involvement in our own life.  We serve a Great God and fight a real devil.  The thief comes to "steal, kill, and destroy (Jn. 10:10)," but God ALWAYS gives us the victory in Christ (2 Cor. 2:14).  No matter the battle, for the Christian, it's only another opportunity to exact the victory Christ has already won!  God doesn't lead us into a battle He has not already equipped us to win...hold on...I'm preaching to myself!

I've been fighting hell for a few weeks now, and I know many others have too!  Regardless of the circumstance, we must remember that the only way for defeat is if we give up (Gal. 6:9).  If I hang in there and STAND against the attack of the enemy I WILL WIN, and most importantly, God will get glory!

So, in the words of Winston Churchill, "If you're going through hell, KEEP GOING!"  DON'T STOP!  On the other side is VICTORY!  Know that, as John Wesley (the great revivalist) said, "If I get up in the morning and don't meet the devil square in the face, we must be going the same direction."  God's plan hasn't changed, His purpose will stand, and the diversion of the enemy will not detour or thwart God's plan and covenant of blessing for His people.

Here's the corny Ron Kenoly song...let it get in your spirit...

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