Down But Not Out

12th October 2023

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

21 thoughts on “Down But Not Out”

  1. EVANGELIST MARGARET JESUOROBO

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

    Hallelujah AMENNN.

    Indeed pastor had already told us we are fighting from a place of victory.
    All glory to 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.

    Hallelujah, praise.

    Thank you so much pastor for Enoch for all these powerful devotional.
    I am truly blessed.
    Increased grace fresh iol.

    #Eaglebeliever
    # Lionbeliever

  2. It is not over until I win because Christ in me is the positive expectation of God’s glory. Hallelujah!

  3. It is not over until I win because Christ in me is the positive expectation of his glory. Hallelujah!

    Thank for this word of encouragement pastor Enoch

  4. Hallelujah hallelujah praise God Almighty for His 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.
    Thank you so much Sir,more grace Sir .

  5. Theopolina ileni Ndiiweda

    Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, When my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
    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 so much 🙏 I am blessed with the devotion, God bless you and your lovely family.

  6. 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 precious Father for giving us this peace . Thank you Pastor -God bless you .🙏🏽❤️

  7. 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 for this word of encouragement. Very powerful.

  8. I am not fighting for victory, but fighting from victory because I have the victory in Me already. 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 and Amen. Thank you so much Pastor. Greater grace sir.

  9. Glory Ojite Akpochimora

    Christ is my hope of Glory and victory it is not over until I win hallelujah Glory be to God. Pastor may the almighty God bless and protection 🙏 heaven at last 🙏

  10. Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious marriage! Christ in me is the definite, positive expectation of a glorious family! Christ in me is the definite positive expectation of glorious health! Christ in me is the definite positive expectation of a glorious life! Because God has given me a life of all things good and God always wants the best for me.🙏🏽

    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 Enoch for this beautiful devotional – blessings to you and your family Sir.🙏🏽🙏🏽

  11. 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 in the Highest! Hallelujah! Victory is mine.
    Thanks very much, sir.

  12. Rev. Gbolahan Jonathan Aboyeji

    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. More grace Pastor

  13. 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 daddy for this victorious devotion
    More Grace Sir
    Shalom my Father

  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 AMEN powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name Amen more grace to make more devotions Amen🙏

  15. 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 Devotion may the Lord bless you amen and have a blessed day and well done for this year of this powerful prayer amen 🙏

  16. 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 FOR GIVING ME YOUR LOVE THAT LIFTS ME UP. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTION.🙏

  17. Akindiran Oludayo Matthew

    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

    Victory is so sure for me because I am fighting from victory

  18. 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

    Nothing can separate me from the love of God, no matter what, I win always. I am fighting from a place of victory, I am already victorious. Praise the Lord. Thank you so much for this devotion Sir ✝️🙏🏾🎆🌻

  19. 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…

    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 devotional

  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. My Family and I starts wining in the mighty name of Jesus!
    Hallelujah!
    .
    Good morning Pastor Enoch

  21. Increase Helen Agu

    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!
    What a joy to know that I already know the result before the fight….so I remain confident in His unfailing love to scale me to the victory ordained for me! Alleluia!

    Thank you Pastor

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