Ephesians 1:19–20 says, “I pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead…” (NLT)

DAILY READING: John 8:48-59; 2 Chronicles 5:2-14; Malachi 2:10-4:7

Yates Pool is a famous oil field in West Texas, which was discovered on October 28, 1926. The oil field was owned by a man named Ira Yates and the story of its discovery is a lesson on how God can suddenly change a man’s fortune.

By the time Ira Yates was 12 years old, both of his parents had died. He and his brothers had no choice but to take care of themselves. So they got jobs working at a ranch. When he grew older, he married the daughter of a Methodist minister. Working hard together they saved enough money to purchase a large 20,000 acre ranch on mortgage, which they were to pay off within three years.

In the 1920s, the Yates Ranch was still struggling to make a profit when the Great Depression hit with full force. In this time of economic hardship, Ira’s family, like many others, lost virtually everything and had to live on government subsidy.  Soon Ira fell behind on his mortgage payments and the bank threatened to foreclose and take away everything he had. With little money left, day after day, Yates racked his brain trying to figure out some way to pay all his bills. He then approached the Transcontinental Oil Company in San Angelo and convinced them to drill on his ranch despite that it was in a location where there was no likelihood of finding oil.

With a few days left before Ira lost everything to the bank, the oil company drilled on his land and to their greatest surprise discovered massive reservoirs of oil. Instantly, Ira became a millionaire! And instead of losing everything, Ira received more than enough resources to bless his entire family and his community. Through revenues from the oil deposit, he built schools, children’s homes, Boy Scout camps, and gave to Christian causes. He even developed a town that still exists today.

It is indeed amazing how Ira’s life was suddenly transformed. This is an indication that truly nothing is impossible with God.

No matter how dark things may look, God can turn things around in a single moment.

No matter how cold and harsh your winter might have seemed, or even been, remember there comes a changing of seasons. Soon, winter turns into spring. Spring symbolizes new birth, a fresh start.  See God doing something new and fresh in your life. It doesn’t take time, it takes God. In a single moment, God can make all things new for you. You may be hearing negative reports about the current economic conditions, but never forget that God’s Word controls even the economy.

The Bible says in Philippians 4:19, “And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (AMP). God is saying that He is able to meet your every need. But what you receive is what you believe. So it’s up to you and your choice! Keep choosing to stay in hope, believing God to make things new, in His time. Remember, if we don’t give up, in due time we will reap.

Ephesians 1:19–20 says: “I pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead…”  (NLT).

You have resurrection power inside of you. As a child of God, you can resurrect from any dead situation. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in you. It is the same power that caused Christ to triumph over every force of darkness, disease and destruction. And by the same power at work in you, there is no pit you cannot come out from.

It’s true God’s incredible power is available to us, but we have to do our part and believe in Him and by faith, receive what He is offering. Never forget faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God. Let us therefore deeply feed on the Word daily, knowing that when we truly believe, nothing can be impossible to us.

PRAYER: Lord, I know that with You nothing shall be impossible. I thank You for the amazing miracle and sudden positive change of story You are set to manifest in my life in Jesus’ name.

QUOTE: To get into the next level of your life, God will always give a specific instruction. – WORDBITE 222.