When we are faced with difficulties, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the
situations in our lives. Problems, trials, and temptations come to everyone.
True champions are those who learn to look beyond their circumstances and who hope
in God’s interventions.
Anyone can complain but you are better than that! When we face problems
with a winning attitude, we will see everything from a different perspective.
The bigger the problem, the bigger the victory! The Bible says that the steps
of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord. That means, when you’re living a
God-pleasing life, everything will turnout for your good. What looks like a
setback is actually a setup to propel you to the next level.
If you received a negative report from your doctor, don’t just look at
it and say this is my lot. The people in medical science are doing everything
that can to get you well. But there are times when the problem is beyond the
doctor’s abilities. You have to make up your mind and say, “I know I will overcome this sickness; this too shall pass. I’m not moved
by what I see; I’m going to live by what I know.” When you look beyond your
circumstances and put your faith in His Word instead of your fate, God will
honor you.
Recently I was ministering in Laos. While it is a beautiful country, it is
one of the five communist countries still remaining in the world. Pastor
Khamphone has suffered much persecution in the hands of the communists but God
has always been faithful to Him. Once, he needed $40,000 to complete the roof
of his church. He had no way of coming up with such astronomical amount. So he
prayed. One day Pastor Khamphone received a phone call from a stranger. He went
to pray for this businessman who was in dire straits. After prayer pastor
Khamphone came home not expecting anything. The next day the Laotian
businessmen sent a bag full of money. When they counted, it was exactly the
$40,000 they needed to complete their church roof! In your times of difficulty,
remember that God has ways that we do not know about. He will never leave you
nor forsake you. Today Pastor Khamphone leads 700 churches! King David said, “Those who hope in the Lord will not be
ashamed” (Psalm 25:3).
You may be going through a fierce financial battle. Don’t throw up your
hands and say, “This is not working.
There’s no way I can pay my bills on time. I will spend rest of my life paying
off my mortgage.” These may be your financial affairs but don’t
underestimate God’s intervention. Once, Jesus was faced with tax collectors.
Jesus didn’t have a bank account or a secret stash of cash hidden somewhere. He
ordered Peter to go fishing. Odd as it was, Peter obeyed and the very first
fish he caught had a gold coin in its mouth to pay for their taxes. What’s my
point? When you’re in a financial crisis, go fishing. Seriously, Jesus created
the world’s wealth yet He taught us to trust in God’s provision in times of our
needs.
Friend, don’t be a rollercoaster Christian – up when you have some good
news and down when you don’t see anything happening. I’m not making light of
your grave situation but I am asking you to cast all your cares upon the Lord
for He cares for you. He loves you too much to let you suffer. You may have
even brought this situation upon yourself but don’t you dare make excuses for
your bad brakes breaks. Our God is slow to anger and full of compassion. He’s a
merciful God. Plead mercy! Trust in Him and learn an expensive lesson. Jesus
said, “Those who are well have no need of
a physician but those who are sick” (Mark 2:17 NIV).
Let me speak a blessing over your life. You will overcome every obstacle standing in your way. You will live
and not die and proclaim the works of the Lord. You will come out of your
financial challenges better off than ever before. You will lend and not borrow.
You will meet the person of your dreams. You will go on that mission trip. Your
business will thrive again. Your children will serve God. You will live the
happy, healthy, and abundant life Jesus died for. Instead of considering
your circumstance, consider your God. I am ministering in India but I’m praying
for you today!
Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that
if you believe, you will see the glory of God” (John 11:40 NIV)?
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