Romans 5:2 ‘Through Him we also have access by faith into this remarkable state of grace in which we firmly and safely and securely stand.[AMP]
DAILY READING; 1 John 5; Ezra 3-4; Psalm 92
On Good Friday 1964, a massive earthquake hit the town of Old Harbor, Alaska.
This earthquake which measured 9.2 on the Richter scale remains the largest recorded earthquake in North America and the second in the world.
The quake and the tsunami that followed devastated the entire town. It resulted in 30 deaths and caused massive destruction, including landslides that destroyed scores of city blocks. On the neighboring Kodiak Island, almost all of the native villages were wiped out. But amidst all these devastations, one structure survived; This was The Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church.
In the midst of the chaos and sounds of destruction, the Church bell was heard ringing loudly as it was shaken by the force of the quake.
Yet miraculously, the earthquake seemed unable to damage the wooden structure of the Church building. Amazingly, when calm returned and some congregants later went in to clean the Church, they found almost everything intact, not even a candle had fallen from its stand. The building was virtually untouched and clean the way it had been before the earthquake.
Today, residents describe the survival of the Church building as the Good Friday miracle.
Structures built with iron and concrete, were all twisted up and destroyed, but this humble, wooden Church building miraculously survived all the devastations.
Just like that small Church building, many times we have survived things that could have destroyed us.
Despite the fierce attacks that came against us, somehow through God’s grace we have miraculously continued to stand strong.
The grace of God is the inexhaustible supply of His goodness, which helps us to overcome what could ordinarily have destroyed us.
Grace is the manifestation of God’s faithfulness and the efficacy of His Word in our lives.
When your foundation is built upon the solid rock of God’s Word, though the storm, rain and winds may come, you will survive them all and still stand strong.
Indeed God has armed you for victory. Therefore never be intimidated by overwhelming situations. The forces for you are greater than the forces against you.
No matter how great or devastating the enemy’s attacks, as a child of God, you have what it takes to constantly overcome. Through faith in God’s Word, you will emerge victorious. You will not only survive you will come forth better and greater. When it’s all said and done you’ll still be standing strong and triumphant.
Just keep drawing closer to God’s Presence through diligent study of the Word, fervent prayers and passionate worship.
Indeed when we look back at our history with God, we can see it covered with His faithfulness. This is why we should not get discouraged by the difficulties of today, because we know that God’s grace is always able to see us through. We are confident that He will exempt us from all harm and evil, despite the devastations going on in these perilous last days.
Having come to the end of the month of May today, let us thank and praise God for His grace that has brought us thus far.
Though the enemy sometimes came like a flood, God continually lifted a standard against him and gave us the victory.. As we look forward to the new month, we are assured that God’s grace will continue to prevail in our lives and keep us standing firm and strong despite life’s storms.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for Your marvelous help in my life. I bless You for Your grace that has kept me and preserved me throughout this month of May. Thank You for the greater things You have in store for me in the coming days in Jesus Name.
QUOTE
There is so much more in your future, you cannot afford to look back at the past, not even for a moment. – WORDBITE 222.