Our God is a need-meeter. In a new day, we see the sun works, the earth revolves, enough oxygen for every Creature, water reaches us, etc. When Apostle Paul had an opportunity to testify about God in Acts 17:25, he said that God “…himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need.” God will satisfy every need in your life.
The Reality I Face:
I have needs. No one has it all. Here is what I do: I constantly trust God to supply them. Do I get the supply? Well! there were many things I prayed for a decade ago and when I look back now, I see them answered. Although they didn’t happen at the pace I thought they would, I could still testify that God made them possible.
This gives me the assurance that God has answers for present day needs. I tell folks that every new day brings me a renewed hope that whatever I am trusting God for is closer than it was yesterday. I choose to remain hopeful because I have no other source.
Trust in God:
So if you have a need, keep trusting God that someway somehow, possibly today, what you have long waited for will come to pass. One thing I would strongly counsel is that: Let God Be God. Don’t try to figure out how He is going to make things happen because it adds to the stress and frustration that come with waiting. Know that God is Faithful and He will do it for you. He will graciously meet your every need in Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega [the Beginning and the End],” says the Lord God, “Who is [existing forever] and Who was [continually existing in the past] and Who is to come, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all].”
(Revelation 1:8, AMP)
Your life will end well. My reason? The One described in Revelation 1:8 is the architect of your life. He does all things and knows the end of all things. Fact is that every thing he does ends well.
Your temporal situation/environment shouldn’t define the end of your life. Think about Jacob: He left home at 40 years. His next 14 years would be something he had never experienced before: His wages were changed 10 times, he was deceived at honeymoon, among other things. That could have redefined his life but he persisted, believed in God, and there was divine intervention in the next 6 years. At 60 years, He was successful. 20 years wasn’t a joke considering how long year 2020 has been for most of us.
Today, I don’t know how your story is; whether blooming or scattering but I came to remind you that IT WILL END WELL. Keep Believing, Keep Hoping, and Keep Trusting in the Lord…For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.
Prayer: Father we thank you for today. The scripture says that anyone who hopes in you will never be put to shame. We trust in You and believe that everything you do ends well. We ask that at this moment, you change circumstances for our good and make all our plans succeed. We ask for speed in our processes so that what we thought had been delayed would swiftly come to pass. We demand massive transformation in our lives today Heavenly Father, please HELP US. In the end, all glory, honor, and power would return to You. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
You happened to be hungry in a field . God was good to help you locate an apple tree but one thing was needed; a ladder. The fruits were beyond your reach and you could neither climb the tree. A passerby saw your desperation and decided to offer his ladder for you to plug some fruits. You got as many as you wanted and thanked him. Case Closed.
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From my analogy, the fruits represent your vision, dreams, desires, targets, etc. The field is the earth and hunger your passion. The ladder represents opportunities, connections, ideas, favor, etc that come your way to help you achieve your dreams.
Everyone Needs a Ladder:
Everyone needs a Ladder to be successful. In fact, self-made billionaires got ladder(s) before reaching their respective heights. On critical point is that Ladders don’t come by themselves but they are provided or offered by Someone. You will never own a ladder but even if you do, the world changes so fast that what was good yesterday might not be relevant for today. This explains the interdependence of nations because no one has it all. We need ladder to be relevant in the world.
The Ultimate Provider of Ladder:
God is the producer of ladders but He distributes them through people and/or events. Sometimes He works through Angels. The scripture says that God “lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump” (Psalm 113:7). This uplifting is done them by providing a ladder for them to climb. Think about this, Heroes in the Bible had ladders from God.
Today, I can tell you on God’s authority that He has provided a ladder need to climb to the height he destined you to be. Take no credit for it but always recognize that every good thing you see in your life is the doing of the Lord.
Basic Requirements to hang onto God’s Ladder:
God requires you to continue your Trust in Him, to Obey Him, and to be Humble. I see these three as the basic requirements although you could add some more.
“Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes and trusts in and relies on the Lord And whose hope and confident expectation is the Lord. ( Jeremiah 7:7, AMP)
Behold, today I am setting before you a blessing and a curse— the blessing, if you listen to and obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I am commanding you today (Deut 11:26-27)
Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose]. (James 4:10, AMP)
What if you do otherwise:
Thus says the Lord, “Cursed is the man who trusts in and relies on mankind, Making [weak, faulty human] flesh his strength, And whose mind and heart turn away from the Lord. (Jeremiah 17:7, AMP)
“Behold, today I am setting before you a blessing and a curse— and the curse, if you do not listen to and obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside from the way which I am commanding you today, by following (acknowledging, worshiping) other gods which you have not known. (Deut 11:26,28, AMP)
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18, AMP)
When God removes His Ladder:
God isn’t in business of removing ladders but when He removes His ladder, the consequences are dire. Take a look at the photo below and consider what would happen if the other guy removes the ladder?
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Again, God isn’t in the business of removing ladders but if you give Him the reason(s) to, He would. David recognized what could become of him if God removed His ladder so he prayed “Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me”. Nebuchadnezzar went to the forest for 7 years, Moses missed the promised land, the Kingdom was taken from Saul’s family, Israel went into captivity, etc.
Friend everything you desire to achieve is within reach. As you have thought about, It Is Possible. However, your prolong success depends on how tight you hold to Him; Trust Him, Obey Him, and Humble yourself in all things. He will do you good. Bless you!
Uplifting Christ 