There will be times in life when you find yourself facing a troubling situation or enduring a painful injustice. As the saying goes, life isn’t fair. At these times, we must remember to take our eyes off of others and ourselves, and turn our eyes upon Jesus.

Too often, we look only at the problem or circumstance, and we don’t find out what God says concerning our situation. Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27 NIV). When it looks like you’re doomed, when it looks like it’s all over for you, look up! That’s where your help comes from.

You can’t look at circumstances because they will tell you you’re a failure, you’ll never make it, it’s all over, and you should throw in the towel. But if you’ll keep your eyes on God and listen to His Word, He will say to you, “Keep on going, My child. Joy comes in the morning. Having done all to stand, keep standing. Your answer is on the way.”

Our final outcome is not determined by what we see in the natural; it is determined by the supernatural. Whatever we may be going through is temporary. But God’s Word will never pass away. If we’re rooted and grounded in the Word, we will be successful because the Word never fails.

No matter how bad it looks, how big it looks, or how wrong it seems—God is bigger! Keep on climbing. Keep on putting one foot in front of the other, and you will find the success and victory you have been looking for.

I encourage you this month to take your eyes off of the people around you, yourself, and all that you are going through. Instead, turn your eyes upon Jesus. Focus your attention on what the Word says, and watch the Almighty God do the impossible in your life!