Jola Speaks
Jola Speaks is a daily Podcast intended to grow and equip its listeners in their trust walk with God. The current focus is on obtaining clarity as we go through our individual processes with God - drop our own will, answering His calling, trusting Him and submitting to His Will. Why me? Why am I here? Why don’t I feel content with my achievements? What is happening to me? Why does my heart feel so heavy? What is wrong? Yes! we have so many questions, I have been there, I understand what you are going through, and you are not alone. I am by no means an expert and every episode is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Let us all learn together under the leading of the Holy Spirit. The podcast unexpectedly started in December 2022 Please listen to the first podcast titled My Podcast Testimony for the full story. I know you will be enlightened as you listen. Got questions? Please let me know.
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Stronghold
"You have delivered me from the strife of my people; you have kept me as the head of nations; people whom I had not known served me." – 2 Samuel 22:44 (ESV)
In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of deliverance, praising God as his Savior, Rock, and Stronghold. The concept of a "stronghold" is central to understanding how God provides safety, stability, and victory in times of trouble.
A stronghold is a fortified place, a safe refuge in times of danger. David repeatedly refers to God as his stronghold, emphasizing that divine protection is not just physical but also spiritual.
To experience God as a stronghold, we must take intentional steps to rely on Him:
Trust in His Word: The promises of God are a fortress for our hearts and minds.
Seek His Presence: A stronghold is a place of dwelling, not just visiting. Cultivate intimacy with God through prayer and worship.
Surrender Completely: David trusted God for deliverance and direction. When we relinquish control, we open the door for God to work mightily on our behalf.
Where are you seeking refuge in times of trouble? Are you allowing God to be your stronghold, or are you relying on temporary solutions? Choose to make God your stronghold, and watch Him deliver, establish, and empower you, just as He did for David.
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