1. Hard-pressed means “troubled” 2Cor4:8-9
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
There’s a process of time in there
Find out from God what your purpose is
Have that purpose with all you got
And watch life come to you
2. Acts 20:24
None of these things trouble me
The Holy Spirit should be the only thing that moves us
People at this hour should focus on their call and purpose on this planet
3. Be willing to stand up to authority
1Kg22:5-6; 2Ch18
Micaiah prophesied the word of the Lord to Ahab, was punched in the face by another false prophet in front of the kings (Ahab & Jehoshephat)
When you’re in your hiding you will then know whose word is true
Put this fellow in prison and feed him the bread of affliction
Micaiah said to Zedikiah, “If he returns, I have not spoken from the Lord correctly"
4. Pursue and Receive Wisdom and Understanding
Pr2:1-5
My son if you receive my word, and incline your ears to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding. If you seek her as silver and understand her as a hidden treasure
What does it take to overcome your problems. Problems are a part of life
What am I willing to do to become an Overcomer?
Does your affliction become more of a god than He is?
5. Look back over the year 2020
What happened these last 10 years 2010-2020?
How do you characterize them?
How do you see the next 10 years? In your life?
2021 is the start of a new decade how do you get into the game?
