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Glorious Days Ahead

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One attribute of God is that He is the God of progression. That is He always takes the next step forward. Anyone who walks with God moves from one level of glory to another, and you are no exception.

In the scripture, Jacob (Israel) left for Egypt when they were but a few in number. Only One, Joseph, went ahead to Egypt before the others joined him but in the end, they grew to millions in some 400 years. This same Egypt, which became a land of torment because they were slaves, was a secured nest or shelter God used to ensure that they were not scattered with time and also to keep His promise to Abraham. Egypt was not a stumbling block but a stepping stone for God’s children.

Today, you may be caught up in some Egypt (a profession, a relationship, a location, a company, a situation, etc). It was a good decision at the time but now it appears that you are caught up in a dungeon with no hope of seeing light. When you consider God’s promises for your life, like Israel, they are far from reach and your faith is gradually drowning in the waters of life.

Life has ways of knocking out your hope for a better tomorrow. Think about; Joseph landing in prison, or Moses running away from royalty, or Israel celebrating freedom only to appear before the red sea, or The Apostles witnessing Jesus’ death when they thought He would be with them longer, or Mandela in prison, or Steve Jobs getting fired from Apple, or Tyler Perry being homeless, or Elon Musk being broke and living on loans from friends, etc.

But regardless of how hard life hits you, remember that your God is the God of progression. He never intended for you to start a journey with Him, then ditch you halfway. His plan is to give you hope and a future. His plan is to help you achieve your purpose in this life. That was why He sent Jesus Christ. He is the orchestrator of the whole creation. The Bible says that without him, nothing was made that was made. That is everything you see was created by Jesus Christ and they revolve around Him. Thus with Him in your life, you have the propensity to create, attract, achieve everything you desire. This Egypt you see is not a stumbling block but a transitory moment.

So stop dwelling on how bad or challenging situations have been and look forward with hope that with Christ, your glory days are ahead of you. Soon you will look back and share your testimony to inspire others. All Glory to God. Amen

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AFFLICTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS

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Schmitt_Look_Up_HiResThe righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; (Psalm 34:19 NIV)

Most people wonder why God sometimes allow or permit His children to face trouble? I used to ask this same question when I was a child but I found the answer in John 9. I thank God I did at the early stage of my life.

As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. (John 9:1-3 NIV)

God sometimes allow or permit trouble to come so that His children would know He is more than able to deliver. In other words, He wants our lives to be testimonies to other people, including unbelievers. For example God allowed the three Hebrews to be thrown into the burning furnace so that Nebuchadnezzar would know or see His wondrous Power to deliver His children from any situation.

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. (James 1:2 NLT)

Troubles are opportunity for great joy. Consider Joseph, He came from prison to a much higher position in Egypt. Think about Mordecai, He was honoured while his enemy was hanged on his own gallows. Job received more than what he lost in times of trouble. The three Hebrews and Daniel saw the mighty power of God to deliver His children. Peter was sent to prison but these were his words when he was delivered; Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.” (Acts 12:11 NIV). And I know that your great joy is just ahead of you.

In Psalm 34:19, the psalmist said although the righteous man or woman may have many trouble, the Lord is more than able to deliver him or her from them all. Notice he did say God will deliver him from some. He used them all. Therefore no matter what you are going through today, God will deliver you from them all. He allowed those troubles so that when He delivers you, those people who saw you in those situations would see His mighty Power and give Him glory. Praise the Lord!

Posted in SOUL FOOD, TRUST IN THE LORD

WHAT REPORT DO YOU HAVE THIS YEAR?

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HOPESo they spread this bad report about the land among the Israelites: (Numbers 13:32 NLT)

What report do you have this year?

Is it a good report or a bad report? Good report is the report that speaks faith. It sees possibility in what seems impossible. It doesn’t consider facts but rely on God’s Word. Only few people have good reports about their situations. It’s no surprising because among the twelve spies that went out for the forty days, only Joshua and Caleb brought good report. They believed that God was more than able give them the Land but the others had no hope. Do you have hope in God?
Many believers claim they believe in God but they doubt if He could turn their situations around. They believe in their doctors more than the Senior Doctor Jesus. They trust in the news more than the Good News of our Lord. They rely on people’s promises more than what God has promised concerning their lives. They pray but they don’t receive because doubts have filled their hearts. They have bad reports about their lives. Bad report is anything you believe (accept, trust) that is contrary to what God has promised. It keeps people in their comfort zones. You are carrying a bad report if you are afraid of the future.

Hear what God said about those who believed in the bad report;
And the L ord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? Will they never believe me, even after all the miraculous signs I have done among them? I will disown them and destroy them with a plague. Then I will make you into a nation greater and mightier than they are!” (Numbers 14:11, 12 NLT)
He added that;
But as surely as I live, and as surely as the earth is filled with the L ord ’s glory, not one of these people will ever enter that land. They have all seen my glorious presence and the miraculous signs I performed both in Egypt and in the wilderness, but again and again they have tested me by refusing to listen to my voice. They will never even see the land I swore to give their ancestors. None of those who have treated me with contempt will ever see it. (Numbers 14:21-23 NLT)

What report are you carrying with you this year?

Our God is a faithful God. He is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? (Numbers 23:19 NLT). Joshua and Caleb believed in God. They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land! And if the L ord is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. Do not rebel against the L ord , and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the L ord is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!” (Numbers 14:7-9 NLT). You’ve got to trust in the God you serve. You’ve got to believe that what God has promised, He is able to perform. I trust He will see you through so Believe in Him. Don’t be afraid of what lies ahead of you because God is with you.

Friend, I don’t know the kind of obstacle you see as you journey to your promise land. I don’t have any idea about the giant that you see occupying your promised land. Your promise land could be your marriage, education, ministry, business, family, health, finance, accommodation, happiness, etc. The type of report you have about your situation will determine your level of faith and how you trust God. It will also determine whether you can achieve your goals or enjoy the milk and honey that flow on the land. When you doubt God’s power to perform, it means you have a bad report. And according to James 1, don’t think you will receive anything from Him.

I believe in this year we are going to have good reports about our lives in Jesus’ Name. Amen.