READ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES IT WILL SURELY PASS - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME FRIDAY 12TH, FEBRUARY 2016.
For our light, momentary affliction (this
slight distress of the passing hour) is ever more and more abundantly preparing
and producing and achieving for us an everlasting weight of glory [beyond all
measure, excessively surpassing all comparisons and all calculations, a vast
and transcendent glory and blessedness never to cease!] (2 Corinthians 4:17
AMP).
In our lives as Christians, hard times may
come; the crises of life can come to you in trials, temptations, and
persecution. But at such times, hold on; don't give up, because it only came to
pass.
Recall Jesus' statement to His captors at His
arrest; He said, "I was with you in the Temple every day, and you did not
try to arrest me. But this is your hour to act, when the power of darkness
rules" (Luke 22:53 GNB). It was for a moment. When it was over, the
glorified Son of God was manifested. Halleluiah! So, you may go through
difficulties and times of darkness, but the Bible says count it all joy when
you go through diverse tests, knowing that the trial of your faith works
patience (James 1:2); it'll turn out for your good.
It may be that you've been giving to the Lord,
sowing your seeds, and paying your tithes, and suddenly, you lose your job. If
that happens, don't panic. Don't say, "O God, why is this happening to
me?" Someone may even say to you, "If you're truly a Christian, this
should never happen to you"; that's not true. Some things can happen to
you even though you're a Christian, but it doesn't change who you are; you're
still a victor!
The circumstances of your life don't, and
shouldn't describe or dictate the quality of your personality. Jesus said,
"In your patience possess ye your souls" (Luke 21:19). Remain
confident in God's Word, no matter what's happening to you, or around you. They
may put you in the dungeon; it makes no difference! You may be despised and
ostracized; it makes no difference. The greater One lives in you, and that's
what counts.
That trouble is for a moment! The adversity is
for a moment; it came, to pass! Whatever pressures you're facing right now are
all light afflictions; they'll produce for you a far more exceeding and eternal
weight of glory as you keep your focus on the Word.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the comfort of your
Word. I declare that all things work together for my good always, and I'm
triumphant today by the Word, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study: || Isaiah 43:2 When thou
passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they
shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be
burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. ||
|| John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto
you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. ||
|| 2 Peter 1:19 NLT Because of that
experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the
prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are
like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning
Star shines[ a ] in your hearts.
Footnotes: a. 1:19 Or rises. ||
Footnotes: a. 1:19 Or rises. ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 27:45-66,
Leviticus 1-3
Leviticus 1-3
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 17:10-21,
Psalm 14-16
Psalm 14-16
EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of
Realities Daily Devotional
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