Good morning,

Have you ever gone through a tough time in your life? Financial, death of a loved one, divorce, betrayal? Even as followers of Jesus Christ we have seen and felt enough grief and sorrow where we think this is a natural part of life.

In fact, I would admit there are times when I actually want to feel sad and sorry for myself - is that just me or is that you as well?

So, why would we choose to feel sorrow? Because sorrow has an emotional kick to it. It offers a surge of feeling that in the beginning stages is almost intoxicating. But grief and sorrow are dangerous things. The are not the innocent emotions we think they are. The forces behind these emotions are actually spirit beings sent by the devil himself to kill, steal and destroy.

They are part of the devastating satanic barrage Jesus took on Himself when He died on the cross (Isaiah 53). He bore grief and sorrow, so we wouldn’t have to. If they (grief and sorrow) come knocking on your door, remember, they are not innocent emotions, They are deadly enemies that Jesus already carried away at Calvary.

Don’t think “I will just move to a different house or a different situation and they won’t find me.” The enemy, the devil finds you and will come knocking no matter where you go. You must learn to not answer that door and invite it into your life it only brings confusion.

1 Thessalonians 4:13King James Version (KJV)

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

Don’t live as those who have no hope. Stop running from things and just say no to them, speak God’s Word over it. You're a believer and you know that Jesus Christ died for you and rose again. That not only gives you hope where physical death is concerned, it gives you hope in every situation, so kick the grief and sorrow out of your life today!

Your Servant,

Pastor Grant