2 Timothy 1:12 ‘ ..Nevertheless I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that Day.’

DAILY READING; Revelation 7; Nehemiah 9:38-10:39; Psalm 102

Rees Howell was the founder of The Bible College of Wales and one of the greatest intercessors of the 20th century.
Around 1915, Rees Howell and his wife felt called to ministry in Africa. But they had an only child, a 3 year old baby boy named Samuel, whom they had dedicated to the Lord, just like his Biblical namesake. If they were to answer the call to Africa, they could not take Samuel with them as it would put his life at risk. On the other hand, they were concerned about how Samuel would be taken care of if they were to leave him behind.
Eventually, Rees’s uncle and wife who were childless, were given the guardianship of baby Samuel. It was a huge sacrifice for Rees and his wife to make for the sake of answering the call of God. But while praying together God gave them a remarkable promise. Rees said the Lord told him, ‘For everything you give up for Me, there is the hundredfold; and on this you can claim 10,000 souls in Africa.’
With faith in this promise from God, they stepped out and headed to Africa. Indeed God gave them a great revival and amazing harvest of souls in Africa. When they concluded their ministry and came home, they also found that God had taken great care of Samuel.
God’s hand remained strong upon Samuel as he grew older. He walked in his father’s footsteps and was prayerful and dedicated to the service of God.
In 1950, Samuel became Director of his father’s worldwide ministry when Rees Howells was taken into glory. Samuel successfully led the work for the next fifty-two years; and touched the lives of countless numbers of people all over the world.
His story is contained in the book, ‘Samuel, Son and Successor of Rees Howells:’

Stepping out in faith means trusting God with all our concerns.
Though it may mean leaving our comfort zone and facing our deepest fears, in the end God always reward us for our obedience.
We need to learn to walk by faith, knowing that when we are following God and obeying Him, He will never fail nor forsake us.
Our concerns of protection, provision, preservation of our loved ones are all taken care of as we walk in the covenant of Kingdom service.
Exodus 23:25–26 says that when you serve God, He shall bless your bread, and water; He will take sickness away from your midst, you shall not cast your young, nor be barren and the number of your days He will fulfill.”
God promises that when we seek Him first, He will take care of all else.
Stepping out in faith, means doing what you can and then God will do what you can’t do. When you do the natural, God will do the supernatural.
We do not fret or become anxious, about the future, rather we abide by the statement of confidence in God found in 2 Timothy 1:12, “For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”

Therefore today, let us hand over to God whatever may be a concern over our finances, health, family, relationships, etc.
As we keep our focus on God, there will be no need to worry over our welfare.
Jesus said “do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the gentiles run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” (Matthew 6:31]
God is indeed mindful of us. And rather than be anxious, through prayer and supplication, let us make our requests known unto Him.
The truth is that we are more effective when pray over a matter than worrying over our fears and concerns. David said, “I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4)
Indeed we are to seek God and cast all our cares upon Him, because He cares for us. Rather than worry, we will have peace by keeping our mind focused on His Word.
Isaiah 26:3 says “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

Peace doesn’t mean that you will not have problems. Peace means that your problems will not have you.
Certainly, through keeping our focus on God’s Word, we will experience the peace that passes all understanding as we step out in faith to obey what He has called us to do.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to keep my mind always focused on Your Word so that I can have the faith to step out boldly and obey Your will for me . Thank You Lord for always taking care of all that concerns me in Jesus Name. .
QUOTE;
Faith is more than just believing, it is acting upon The Word that you believe. WORDBITE 222