We live in a microwave society. We want everything
instantly. If we've prayed for something for three weeks and God hasn't
answered our prayers yet, we throw in the towel, looking for greener pasture
elsewhere.
God told Abraham that at an appointed time Sarah would bear a son. He told Abraham to look up
at the sky and remember the promise. As time went by, their faith began to
weaken and eventually they got involved in "helping
God out." In spite of their grave mistake, God kept His promise and
gave them Isaac!
We face the same problem believing in God's promises. We
start off with great faith but when a long time elapses, we become weak in our faith.
Today we will discuss trusting in God's promise in times of adversity.
Find
your promise in God's Word. If it's in God's Word, you can count on it.
God will keep His promise no matter how impossible it looks. Some of God's
promises are peace, joy, healing, provision, and salvation. Remind God every
day what He has promised. Instead of nagging, brag on His promises to you.
Write
down the promise and place them in a prominent place where
you can see it every day. Stick it on the mirror, fridge, computer screen, car
steering - anywhere that will remind you of His promise. Every time you remember,
thank God for bringing it to pass.
Make a
point of contact. When I pass a bank, I say under my breath, "Thank you Lord for providing my needs
and allowing me to touch the world." When I pass a graveyard I say, "Thank you Lord for satisfying me with
a long, healthy life." There are certain dreams in my heart that only
God knows. I have pictures of those things on my desk and in my house. When I
run into them, I say, "Thank you
Lord for satisfying the longing desires of my heart." Put up pictures
of what you're believing God for!
Don't
be consumed by the promise. If you think you have to have something in
order to be happy, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. It is good to
believe in God's promise but don't forget to enjoy life in the mean time. Do
what you know is right while you're waiting on God's promise. Don't put your
life on hold. Live every day as if it was the last day of your life.
Keep a
good attitude. When you keep a good attitude while you wait,
you'll draw God's attention. That is what Paul and Barnabas did in the prison.
After they've been beaten and thrown into a dungeon, they began to sing God's
praises in the midnight hour. God sent an earthquake and not only they're set
free but the jailor got saved! Friend, when you keep a positive attitude,
you'll influence others in their faith.
Do not
pull out your seed. When you're waiting on God's promise, do not make the mistake of getting in a
hurry and pulling up your seed. Stay committed and connected. Bloom where you are planted. Remain
faithful to the things God has given you now. There is a tsunami of
breakthrough coming that will catapult you to a new level of God's blessing.
"My word, which comes from my
mouth, is like the rain and snow. It will not come back to me without results.
It will accomplish whatever I want and achieve whatever I send it to do" (Isaiah 55:11 God's Word).
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