Topic: Mission in the Face of Adversity: We Are More Than Conquerors
Text: Romans 8:37
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” NKJV

As followers of Christ, we are called to fulfill the Great Commission, sharing the Gospel with a lost and dying world. However, this mission is often fraught with adversity, challenges, and obstacles. In Nigeria for instance, there is insecurity occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram, Bandits, Fulani Militias, Lakurawas, and Kidnappers. These are forces and more that we are grappling with in our bid to propagate and spread the gospel. In the face of such adversity or challenges, we must remember that we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus.

The Nature of Adversity
Adversity is an inherent part of life and mission. It can take many forms, including:
1. Persecution and opposition
2. Physical and emotional challenges
3. Financial and resource constraints
4. Cultural and language barriers

The Promise of Victory
Despite the adversity we face, we have a promise of victory in Christ. As Romans 8:37 declares, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. This means that:
1. We have the power to overcome adversity. This is because the one who mobilized us into His work has not backed out but continues to back us up in the assignment committed into our hands (Matthew 28:18-20).
2. We have the presence of Christ with us in adversity. The Lord Jesus has said, that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
3. We have the promise of ultimate victory and triumph. Remember that we have victory always in Christ Jesus. The one who causes us to triumph always is the Lord Jesus Himself.

Action Steps
1. Write down the adversity you are facing and the promise of victory that you can cling to.
2. Share your adversity and promise of victory with a fellow believer and ask for their support and encouragement.
3. Take a step of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity, trusting in God’s sovereignty and goodness.

Prayers
1. Thank the Lord for the promise of His presence and the victory we’ve had in the past.
2. Pray that we will enjoy victory in full over every form of adversity and obstacles to us from finishing the remaining the task of world evangelization.
3. Receive fresh grace and strength for every missionary going through one challenge or the other today

Rev. Dr. Samson Oyeshola Oyekale
President, Missionary Support & Empowerment Ministry International
NEMA South West Zonal Chairman