"For of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage."
(2 Pet. 2:19)
The word "circumstance" is derived from circum, meaning around, outskirts. This definition is seen in kindred words such as: circumference, circumvent, circumcision, circumscribe, and circumspectly.
Circumstances can so encircle a person that before long, they feel they are on top of them. Hence the saying, "Under the circumstances." As Oswald Chambers quotes another, "Circumstances are like feather beds, very comfortable to be on top of, but immensely smothering if they get on top of you." Christ would have us to be always on top of any and all circumstances!
Circumstance is not the cause that determines, but simply the condition that dominates. We may not have control over the circumstances in our lives, but we can control ourselves whatever the circumstances. The principle being, "greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world." Our circumstance is not greater than Christ! Jesus Christ was born into a world where every circumstance was against Him, yet was victorious in all situations.
Circumstances may not change, but we can. And that my friend, is the victory that overcometh the world!
By An Old Disciple
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