02/09/2018
SEPTEMBER 2
YOU WILL ENTER A WEALTHY PLACE
"David encouraged himself in the Lord his God."
-1 Samuel 30:6 (King James Version)
If you have been a follower of Christ for very long, then you know that even as a devoted Christian, you are not exempt from trouble. Jesus told His closest disciples: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world.” Jesus did not tell them, “Now that you belong to me, you will never again have to face hardship or suffering.”
Scriptures say in Psalm 52:1 that “the goodness of God endures continually.” This means that no matter how our circumstances look, and no matter how much we're hurting, God's love for us remains, and will sustain us if we let it. The truth is that when you are completely yielded to God, he will cause every situation and circumstance to benefit you somehow; no matter what comes your way, you will end up victorious. I like you to encourage yourself in times of trial by declaring with conviction, that God is good, and He'll work this out for your good!
In the book of Psalms 66, the psalmist recalls the faithfulness of God towards the people of Israel. The joy of the psalmist is that despite all the hardships they had to face, the Lord brought them faithfully into their wealthy place. He recalls God’s awesome works on their behalf; he turned the sea into dry land, and they passed through the waters on foot. He preserved their lives and kept their feet from slipping. He tested them and refined them like silver. You brought us into prison and laid burdens on our backs. He let men ride over their heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.
ACTION PLAN: It may not be good right now, but it could have been worse. It may not be good right now, but there are many people who did not make it through like you have. It may not be good right now, but you are still going strong. And I am confident that God who brought you this far, will see you through to the very end
PRAYER
Father give me strength to walk the path that leads to rest; help me to hold on to your promise even in the most uncertain situations in Jesus’ name, amen.
TODAY’S DECLARATION
- I declare that I am walking in my kingdom inheritance and I lack nothing because God richly supplies all my needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.