2 Corinthians 4 :17  ‘For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory’

• DAILY READING – • Hebrews 8; Exodus 5:1-6:27; Proverbs 1

When Nora Lam came face to face with a firing squad in communist China, she thought it was the end of the road for her. But miraculously, in an inexplicable event, God showed up and gave her amazing deliverance. Her story of survival and faith in the face of Communist oppression is recorded in her autobiography, ‘China Cry,’ which has encouraged many people around the world.

Born in 1941, she was abandoned at birth, but was adopted six months later by a prominent couple who were members of one of Shanghai’s wealthiest families. She was given the best of education and in her teenage years was enrolled in the academically prestigious Mary Farnham School, a boarding school for girls run by Presbyterian missionaries. Influenced by many of her classmates, she soon became a Christian. In the 1950’s, a Cultural Revolution occurred in China. This revolution required everyone in China to come under one class of people–the working class. As a result, those who belonged to the upper-class of society were tortured and often killed. Because her family was wealthy, they became targets. Their home was seized and her father was arrested. Nora herself would later be arrested for being a Christian.  When she refused to denounce Christ, her captors commanded her to be executed.  Nora was blindfolded and pushed into a courtyard in the night before a firing squad. But as she cried to God, suddenly a strange wind started to blow, and a storm began. On the official’s command, “Fire!” guns exploded. But at that very moment the courtyard was suddenly bathed in a heavenly light. A lightning bolt from heaven struck the courtyard, shaking the soldiers on the firing squad. Though the guns were fired, Nora was unharmed. God had miraculously spared her. Scared by the experience the soldiers made no further attempt to kill her, rather she was taken to serve in prison. And later through divine intervention Nora was released from prison. She later came to live in the United States at the invitation of healing evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman, who gave Nora her platform to share her testimony.

From there, Nora went around the world sharing her story. She eventually founded the World Children’s Fund, which supports Chinese house churches, Christian orphanages and children’s programs around the world.

Her true story is a testament of God’s awesome power. Indeed we serve a supernatural God.. No matter how tight or tough the corner you may find yourself, God can still do the impossible to bring deliverance to you. God is able to save us in any situation. In fact when you’re in a situation that seems impossible, you’re in perfect position for God to show up in your life. When the 3 Hebrew boys faced the fire, it looked as if it was over, yet God showed up right there in the midst of the fire and brought deliverance to them.

Even when it seems too late to men, it is never too late for God. Sometimes God delays so that greater glory can be revealed. In John 11, it seemed as if Lazarus’ case was hopeless, yet Jesus showed up and did a resurrection mirale that brought great glory to God. In Nora’s case her coming face to face with a firing squad, gave her a great testimony, and opportunity for worldwide evangelism that brought her before kings.

2 Corinthians 4:17 says ‘For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory’

When you’re in a difficult situation, very often this is for greater glory to be revealed in you. Regardless of your current circumstances, keep following God faithfully. As you do, God will begin to turn things around for your good. No matter what circumstances you may face, keep your faith strong in God’s ability to deliver you. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power  and of love and of a sound mind. As long as you trust in God, He is able to turn around any situation for you. Through what was meant to kill you, God will release such an anointing that will take you to unimaginable heights. God will take the very thing that looks like a total disaster in your life and turn it into a wonderful victory. He will turn your tears of sorrow into tears of joy.

Romans 8:18 says ‘For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us’

In other words your sufferings will not be in vain. It will culminate in greater Glory in the end. The difficulties you are passing through are only preparing you for something better. This is why you must hold on to God’s Word, no matter how fierce the battle. That is why you must keep living right and doing right because your labour shall never be in vain. You may be going through a trial today, but if you will be patient and hold fast to God’s Word, He will turn your situation around and give you total victory.  Therefore in every situation, keep thanking God, because  greater glory is coming your way, it will all surely end in praise in Jesus Name.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to always remain strong in faith, no matter how difficult things may sometimes look around me.  I thank You because in every situation, Your Glory is being revealed through me, in  Jesus Name.

QUOTE

God’s promises in Christ in your life may appear delayed, but never forget that delays are not denials.  WORDBITE 222.