Victim or survivor with Jesus?

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name.” Psalm 91:14

Many Christians believe they are a victim of God and have suffered because He has taken away His protection and favor. They don’t feel like God cares about them.

The survivor is a Christ follower who trusts God during the worst conditions possible and believes God delivers His people. 

The defining characteristic in a survivor is He loves God and earnestly desires to do His will regardless of his circumstances. He lives for Jesus!

The survivor can find joy in the midst of adversity. He has unshakable faith and may not understand why bad things are happening to him but knows God is good.

The survivor has met the Living Christ and witnessed His greatness and glory. He knows Jesus is his only hope for deliverance. 

The survivor does not give up. He stumbles and gets back on his feet. He seeks Jesus through prayer, reading the Bible and listening for His voice. Even in the most dire circumstances He stays in contact with Jesus and praises Him.

The victim feels helpless and seeks the world for comfort and restoration. He cannot identify with the efficacy and power of Jesus.

Jesus is very accessible. He is a God of unconditional love, compassion and mercy. When in trouble He is your only refuge.

The victim has given up on Jesus. He has no sustaining hope in the promises of Jesus.

The survivor wakes up to a new day and seeks out Jesus for peace and joy. 

The survivor has the resiliency of Jesus. He never gives up even when facing the Cross!