We all go through loss, discouragement, and
defeat. Sometimes we lose our health, the stock market investments, or a friend
who walks away without a reason. The good news is that what you have lost is not
always permanent. God is about to turn things around for you suddenly!
I recently ordered a pair of jeans online.
When I went to pick them up from a retail store, it wasn’t the right one. I
asked the clerk to cancel the order. He did it without a fuss and returned the
funds back to my account. I realize that life is more complicated than that,
but I wonder how many of us do the complete opposite? We tend to easily accept
negative situations, or a crisis involving our health, family, or finances. The
Scripture says, “The enemy comes to kill, steal, and destroy.” It also
says, “If a thief is caught, he must pay
back seven times what he stole” (Proverbs 6:31). So,
whatever the enemy has stolen from you, you can reclaim it seven times over
with penalty and interest!
The losses you suffered have not been fair.
You may not see how things could ever improve again. You do not know how your
investments will bounce back. You do not see how a relationship could be
restored. The good news is that you do not have to know because God already
does! He is initiating a supernatural reversal. Right now, He is working behind
the scenes, lining things up in your favor. He is bringing the right people
across your path. He is opening doors that no one can shut. You may have
written off your future, but God does not abort a dream. Nor does He change
His mind. What He started; He will finish. All you have to do is believe
and thank Him for it!
In 2 Kings Chapter 6, Elisha was running a
school for prophets. As the disciples grew in numbers, one of them proposed to
expand the facility. Elisha agreed and they all went down to the River Jordan
to cut down trees and bring them back. As one of the men was
cutting down a tree, the axe head fell into the river. He cried out, “Oh no,
master! It was borrowed!” Elisha asked, “Where did it fall?” The man
showed Elisha the spot. The prophet cut off a piece of wood and threw it into
the water. Miraculously, the axe head
floated up to the surface. The disciple reached for it and picked it out of
the water.
Can you imagine Elisha’s
boldness commanding a solid piece of iron from out of a fast-flowing river?
That is because he knew that the power of God was operating in his life. Like
Elisha, you too have the power to recall what belongs to you. Your
health can be restored. Your children will become Christ-followers. Your
investments will start to soar again. Your marriage will be healed. Like
Elisha, do not settle for a negative report. God has given us the power and
authority to receive whatever we ask Him for (Mark 11:24). You may ask, “Sandy,
do you really think God will hear my prayers? Doesn’t God have bigger things to
deal with?” Can I tell you something? “You are God’s biggest deal!”
He cares about every intricate detail of your life. He delights in the
prosperity (body, mind, and soul) of His servant—that’s you (Psalm 35:27)!
Some of my friends are facing heavy losses
from the slowing economy, crashing stock markets, and the lack of business. I
am telling them what I am telling you now: Do not be afraid! God is
saying to you, “I am your Source. I am not limited by natural circumstances.
I am your Protector, your Healer, and your Provider. I will bring supernatural
reversal to all you have lost. You will lend and not borrow. You will be the
head and not the tail. I will bless you so that you can become a blessing to
the world” (Deuteronomy 28:12-13 ESV). Do not look at your adversities and
think “My situation is hopeless.” Jesus said, "What is impossible with man is
possible with God."
John Chapter 11 tells the
story of Lazarus, a good friend of Jesus, who had fallen ill. When Jesus first
heard about it, he seemed unfazed. He said, “Our friend Lazarus has
fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” He made his way
to Lazarus’ house. By the time Jesus arrived, his friend was dead and in a tomb
for four days. He did not consider the natural circumstances. By faith, Jesus
called out, “Lazarus, come out!” And he came out of the grave.
Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you
believe, you will see the glory of God?”
Friend, are there things
dead in your life? Jesus is saying, “The dream within you is not dead, it is
just asleep!” Dare to call them back! God does not start something and
not finish it. If you believe it, God will fulfil the dream He put in you. He
will bring about what He promised. Now do your part and start talking like
it is going to happen. Thank God for it in advance. If you believe, you will
see a supernatural reversal in an unprecedented way. You and everyone around
you will be amazed and see the glory of God. Do you believe it? I know you do.
I love you and I am praying for a supernatural reversal in your future with
speed and finality!
“God, your God, will
restore everything you lost; he'll have compassion on you; he'll come back and
pick up the pieces from all the places where you were scattered” (Deuteronomy 30:3 MSG).
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