Psalm 66:12 ‘..We went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.’

DAILY READING; • John 2; 1 Chronicles 10-11; Zechariah1

James Ryle is co-founder of Promise Keepers which is an International Christian organization for men.
James’ life is a powerful testimony of Christ’s redeeming love.
When James was only six years old, his father was sent to prison for armed robbery. Thereafter his mother sent him to an orphan’s home in Dallas.
In that orphanage, he suffered a lot of abuse and cruelty.
At 17 years of age, James left the orphanage and began fending for himself.
One weekend, while driving all night with a friend, James fell asleep at the wheel. The resulting crash instantly killed his friend.
James was arrested and charged with negligent homicide. Desperate to get out of the trouble, he resorted to selling drugs to raise money to hire a lawyer. But things only got worse as he was soon arrested for sales and possession of marijuana and faced the possibility of up to 20 years behind bars. As he sat in the Dallas County Jail awaiting trial, James’ began seeking God for help and decided to turn over his life to Chtist.
The result of this decision was a miraculous change in his case. James was shocked to find his sentence reduced to only two years.
While in the prison James began seeking to know God more and started studying the Bible.
A year into his sentence, James prayed for an early parole. As he opened his Bible, his eyes fell on these words in Luke’s Gospel
“Go home to your friends and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you.’
At that moment, he knew God had answered his prayers.
Miraculously, one week later, he was called out of his cell and put into a pre-release program. Soon after he was released from prison. James embarked on a ministry of telling people what God had done for hin. He was eventually appointed the pastor of Bethel Fellowship Church in Boulder, Colorado.
Several years later he became co-founder of Promise Keepers and also became a best-selling author and public speaker.

In situations that appear insurmountable, when we hand them over to God, He turns obstacles into miracles.
The turnaround power in the Blood of Jesus truly changes things.
The price Jesus paid at the Cross ensures that those who call upon Him never end up ashamed.
It doesn’t matter how rough or tough the beginning may have been, we are guaranteed victory as long we invite God into the battle.
Through God’s help, we can overcome every obstacle, defeat every enemy, and become everything God has created us to be.
Despite the pains, setbacks and trials of the past, through the redeeming Blood of
the lamb, we can experience restoration and renewal..
Life is not always fair, but when it seems you have every reason to feel discouraged, always remember that God has another season. He is a game changer!
You may have gone through the fire of afflictions, but that is not your final destination, there is still something greater waiting ahead of you in life.
The sacrifice of Jesus ensures we can have a change of story.
As a child of God, though you may sometimes pass through the water and fire, you are destined to come into your wealthy place.

It doesn’t matter the trials or temptations you may face, you are bound to triumph always through Christ.
Truly, redemption has repositioned you for constant victory in life.
Therefore, in every situation, just keep your focus on God’s Word and keep blessing Him at all times..
As you stay strong in faith giving glory to God, He will soon settle your case.
Surely, the rest of your life will be the best of your life..
Especially in this season, the resurrection power in the Blood will bring complete reversal and restoration and turn every mourning into dancing for us!

PRAYER: Lord, I thank You that By the blood of Jesus I have been redeemed from every form of stagnancy to enjoy the blessings of divine speed and progress, Indeed by Your grace I am marching into dominion and unending victory in Jesus Name.
QUOTE:
Illuminate your world for you are a star destined to shine. WORDBITE 222.