Jesus why have you let me sink in defeat?

“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13

We all encounter a season when we feel totally defeated and abandoned by Jesus. Why does this happen to a believer trusting in the powerful promises of Jesus?

This is the life pattern of a Christ follower. There are ups and downs and God can seem cruel and harsh at times. 

We don’t know why Jesus allows utter defeat to shatter a believer. Jesus does not think or act like a human being so it is impossible to understand His logic and actions.

What we do know is Jesus transforms a believer into His values and character. And, this can be painful and gut wrenching.

We also know that a believer who has made a decision to live for Jesus is under the effects of the Cross. Jesus is creating a new creature in Christ and causing him to die to self and live for Jesus.

The believer must learn to live by faith trusting in the promises of Jesus. Judge Jesus by His Word and not by what you see with your eyes.

Jesus engineers troubles and adversity to strengthen the faith of a believer. The Bible is filled with stories of God’s people suffering personal defeat. Why should a believer think he should be immune from defeat? 

The response to suffering defeat and agony is to concentrate on Jesus through prayer, reading the Bible and listening for His voice.

Release feelings of anger, depression and lack of faith to Jesus and pray for inner healing.

Pray for the omniscient wisdom of Jesus and seek His protection. 

The safety net for a believer is Jesus keeps His promises and will deliver and restore His people!