Romans 8:28 ‘And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose’

DAILY READING; • Acts 6; Deuteronomy 28; Job 17

When the early English reformer, William Tyndale, was translating the New Testament into English, he was living in hiding in northern Europe. Translating the Bible into common English was strictly forbidden at that time because the official clergy were worried it would bring heresy into the church.
While doing the work at a point Tyndale ran short of funds. He anxiously decided to sell copies of the first edition of his translation so that he could raise the fund for further work. But he was faced with the problem of convincing people in England to buy his translated Bible, since it was considered illegal by the Church and they could be arrested if found with a copy.

Then something quite unexpected happened. The Bishop of London heard what was happening and was furious. He was determined to stamp out Tyndale and his Bible altogether. So he commissioned his agents to buy up all the copies they could find and have every last one of them burnt up. Little did he realise he was feeding the problem he was trying to prevent. He got the books and destroyed them. But the money he paid enabled Tyndale to move to the all-important second phase of the project.
Tyndale’s new translation was soon printed and was instrumental in bringing many in England to faith in Christ. His translation became the foundation for the King James Version some years later with more than 80% of the King James’ version New Testament taken directly from Tyndale’s work and more than 70% of the Old Testament from his work

Romans 8:28 ‘And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose’

We don’t always realize how God can use our enemies to bless us. Persecution sometimes is a necessary fodder for our progress. oftentimes, God uses the very things that are trying to push you down, to pull you up. Those things that may look like a setback end up becoming a setup for your lifting.
This is why we should count it all joy when we pass through fiery trials, because it is all working together for our good.
Situations that may look like disappointment, could actually be part of God’s plan to get you to where you’re destined to be.
The truth is that the oppositions that come against you are not meant to stop you, but rather they are there to help establish you. Whatever the enemy meant for evil, God has a way of turning it all around for our good.
Though it may initially look like a stumbling block, it only ends up becoming the stepping stones to your new level of destiny
Therefore today, do not be discouraged by what may have looked like disappointng experiences this year. They could indeed be blessings in disguise. When you diligently serve God, He will use contrary situations to catapult you to success.
As long as your hope is in God, He will always turn things around to favor you.. Surely those that put their trust in Him shall never be ashamed. Just watch how those seemingly negative things that occurred this year, will all eventually work into God’s plan for your promotion.

John 3:32 speaking about Jesus says ‘He that cometh from above is above all’.

By virtue of carrying the nature of Christ we are meant to be above only. Therefore no matter how situations may have tried to push you down this year, you will only rise higher. Though it may have seemed as if you were being cut down in your finances, health or relationships, always remember that when it seems you are down to nothing, God is up to something. Behind the scenes God has been working and very soon you will see a manifestation. Therefore instead of complaining about this year, it is time to turn up our praise. Praise will always release the power for a raise.
God has indeed been good to us. And as we count down to the new year, it is a good time to count our blessings too. Surely, God is going to prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies. All those things that tried to stop you this year, will be used by God to lift you to greater heights. Indeed everything that looked like a setback, will turn around to become a setup for your glorious comeback.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness and all Your goodness in my life. Thank You for granting me the grace to keep rising higher despite how many times situations tried to bring me down. Surely my story will only be from glory to glory in Jesus Name..

QUOTE
Praise always guarantees you power for a raise, learning to praise God in season and out of season is key to fulfilling destiny.– WORDBITE 222.