Down But Not Out

1st August 2024

Down But Not Out

2 Corinthians 4:8–9- We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9- persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…

Before you were a Christian, when something sad or bad happened to you, you cried until you had no more tears left. Your heart simply broke into pieces, and you felt trapped, depressed and totally defeated.

But after having become a Christian, when something bad happens to you, you may still cry, but you feel comforted inside. You are sad outwardly, but your heart isn’t heavy. You don’t understand why, but deep down inside you, there is something lifting you up. That something buoyant, which is rising from the inside of you, is the life of Christ in you!

You cannot be completely distressed because Christ in you is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) who says to you, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)

Yes, it may be a bad situation and you are in a tight spot, but Christ in you is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6), and He says to you, “It will all be all right. I will provide a way out for you.”

You know you are not defeated because Christ in you is your victory (1 Corinthians 15:57) and He says to you, “You are not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because you already have the victory in Me.”

Before you knew Christ, when you were down, you were out. But now, when you are down, you are not out because Christ in you is the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27) “Hope” in the Bible means a definite, positive expectation of good.

So Christ in you is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious marriage! Christ in you is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious family! Christ in you is the definite positive expectation of glorious health! Christ in you is the definite positive expectation of a glorious life!

My friend, Christ in you is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to you. No bad circumstance that you are in can or will ever cause you to be destroyed or forsaken by God!

Confession:
Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God

32 thoughts on “Down But Not Out”

  1. Omotola Tejuoso

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God, Hallelujah, thank you Pastor

    1. Sean-connery Ukpaka

      Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God

      Thank you daddy

  2. I am not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because, I have the victory in Me already. Hallelujah!
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Amen. Thank you so much Pastor. Increase grace sir.

  3. Yes, it may be a bad situation and you are in a tight spot, but Christ in you is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6), and He says to you, “It will all be all right. I will provide a way out for you.”
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God 🙏🏽🙏🏽

    Thank you Pastor.

  4. CHRIST IN ME IS THE DEFINITE, POSITIVE EXPECTATION OF ALL THE GLORIES OF GOD REVEALED TO ME! IT’S NOT OVER UNTIL I WIN. GLORY BE TO GOD.

    Thanks So Much Pastor E., More Grace

  5. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God..Thank you Pastor

  6. Christ in Omolola is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win.
    I am on the winning side of God.Amen
    Glory be to God

    Thank you pastor

  7. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me. I and my family will not be destroyed or forsaken by God!

    Confession:
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Halleluyah. Amen

    Thank you so much Papa for this victorious devotion
    God bless you Sir.

    Greater Grace, Greater Glory Sir
    Shalom my Father.

  8. Christ in mine the hope of glory. I may be hard pressed but I can’t be destroyed because I have the mighty one on the inside of me dictating how things will turn out and he said the thought that he has for me are thoughts of good and not of evil.
    No matter the situation or circumstance I find myself,Jesus remains my peace and I have a definite expectation of good because nothing takes Christ unawares.

    Thank you Pastor.

  9. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectations of the all glories of God revealed to me! It ‘s not over until I win.Glory be to the Almighty God. Hallelujah. Thank you, Pastor.God keep and bless you.

  10. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to Go”HALLELUJAH”
    Thank you sir 🙏

  11. I decree 👑 and declare 👑 that no adverse circumstance or challenge will ever destroy, harm, or cause me to fail.

    Christ in me is a definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! I am a winner. 🏆 Glory be to God 🙏

  12. Olubunmi Onilenla

    The peace of the Lord is within me therefore Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.
    Thank you Pastor, More grace

  13. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.

  14. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.

    Thank you pastor. 🙏

  15. Christ, my source of Peace, in me Deborah, is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win for God always has greater in store for me. Glory be to God.

    Thank you so much Papa for this uplifting devotion, God bless your penmanship Sir.

  16. Evangelist Margaret Jesuoro

    I AM STANDING IN A POSITION OF OVERWHELMING FOR CHRIST IS MY PEACE WITHIN.

    AS JESUS IS LIVING INSIDE OF ME I HAVE PEACE ON ALL SIDES BECAUSE HE IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE.

    JESUS IS THE STORM CLAMER OF MY LIFE. THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

    HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY JEHOVAH. ♥️
    WITH JESUS IN MY BOAT 🚢 🙌🏿 🙏🏿 I CAN SMILE 😃 AT THE STORMS OF LIFE.

    Confession:
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God

    GOD BLESS YOU MY DEARST PASTOR. HAPPY NEW MONTH TO YOU, SIS ,MAMA JOY AND FAMILY

    MORE GRACE SIR, MINISTER IVIE 🙏🏿 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AWESOME DEVOTIONAL SIR.

  17. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God
    The right words 👏🏾 at the right time hallelujah glory to God. Thank you sir more grace 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 ❤️

  18. Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today.
    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Halleluyah. Amen
    Thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion.
    Happy bew month family

  19. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Amen.

  20. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God
    Good morning and thank you my pastor
    Always remain blessed

  21. Miss Adebayo Rebecca

    I have the greatest advantage because I have Christ. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! IT’S NOT OVER UNTIL I WIN. Hallelujah! Glory be to God!🙌🏾🙌🏾

  22. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God! Thank you Pastor for this uplifting devotional!🙏

  23. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️

  24. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.Amen thank you so much for loving devotion 🙏🏾🙏🏾.

  25. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God Thank you daddy for this poweful Devotion may the lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name Amen 🙏🙏

  26. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God . Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌

  27. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God. AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL.

  28. Stephen Adeniyi

    Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of God revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to God.

    Powerful
    Thank you sir

  29. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of all the glories of GOD revealed to me! It’s not over until I win. Glory be to GOD.
    Thank you JESUS for the privilege of being your Child. Christ in me is the definite positive expectation of every good thing I desire and wish for. Christ in me is my JOY OF SALVATION.
    Thank you JESUS.
    Thank you so much Pastor and Mama Joy, More Grace.
    Thank you so much Minister Ivie. God bless you richly Ma.

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