Deliverance

Jeremiah 1:19: “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the Lord, to deliver you.”

This verse, a bedrock of divine assurance, acknowledges inevitable opposition while guaranteeing ultimate victory through God’s presence. “They will fight” reflects the reality of diverse struggles—from social ostracism to internal battles. “They shall not prevail” affirms that regardless of intensity, opposition fails against divine intervention. “I am with you…to deliver you” emphasizes that God’s presence secures rescue, preservation, and vindication.

In contemporary life, this verse resonates. Political polarization, online negativity, economic hardship, and personal crises can all feel like targeted attacks. Yet, these trials often serve as catalysts for growth, stripping pride, clarifying priorities, and strengthening faith.

Jeremiah 1:19 is not a promise of a conflict-free life, but a declaration that God’s unwavering presence ensures our ultimate triumph amidst adversity.

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About the author

Webb Hubbell is the former Associate Attorney General of The United States. His novels, When Men Betray, Ginger Snaps, A Game of Inches, The Eighteenth Green, and The East End are published by Beaufort Books and are available online or at your local bookstore. When Men Betray won one of the IndieFab awards for best novel in 2014. Ginger Snaps and The Eighteenth Green won the IPPY Awards Gold Medal for best suspense/thriller. His latest, “Light of Day” will be on the bookstands soon.