Psalm 37;3-4 ‘
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.’

• DAILY READING – John 3:1-21; 1 Chronicles 12; Zechariah2

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In the 1967 Israeli war, the intention of the Arab nations against Israel was quite clear. For them, it was an opportunity to finally destroy the Jewish nation which had become a thorn in their flesh.  With that in mind, the Arab nations and their supporters prepared  massively for this war. They put together an amazing array of weaponry. These, they believed would finally crush the tiny nation of Israel. 

While Israel had insufficient weapons and received little or no help from other nations; the US Pentagon reported that 30 nations gave military or financial support to the Arabs. According to a Newsweek report; the Russians armed Egypt with a vast array of sophisticated missiles, warheads, aircrafts, tanks, etc. Indeed the weapons amassed against Israel was formidable. Yet in a most dramatic way, God turned around the situation to favor His people. At the end of the day, Israel not only won the war, but ended up possessing most of the weapons of its enemies. In fact, the amount of weapons Israel captured in this war was so large that it took months to sort them. And as a result, at the end of the war, Israel emerged by far, the best armed country in the Mideast.

Psalm 30:11says ‘Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;’

God knows how to turn the table in our favor. This is why we need not bother about evil schemes against us, because whatever the enemy meant for evil, God is able to turn around for our good.  

When the greater nations came against King Jehoshaphat and the men of Judah in 2 chronicles 20, these nations came with great weapons and treasures. However by the end of the day, the situation had changed and all the treasures and weapons were gathered by the men of Judah. 

Also in the book of Esther, Haman seemed to be in great power and authority, while Mordecai seemingly was a nobody.  When King Ahasuerus asked Haman to list what should be done for the man in whom the king delighted;  believing it was himself, Haman had listed the very best honor for such a man. Yet at the end of the day, God turned the table dramatically and all the wealth and honor went to Mordecai, while Haman went to the gallows. 

Psalm 37:1-4 says ‘Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.’

Though sometimes it may seem as if the opposition is powerful and formidable, refuse to be intimidated and hold on to God. Keep believing the scriptures.  

It is only a matter of time before you see the tables turned in your favor.  So don’t fret or bother yourself no matter how  formidable or impossible the negative situation may seem. Just keep looking unto Jesus. Keep looking to The Word of God. Revelation from God’s Word is key to experiencing a supernatural turn around. The study of God’s Word will birth in you the needed faith for your miracle. 

We are serving the same God that turned around situations for Joseph, David, Esther, Mordecai etc. He is still the same yesterday, today and forever. His ears are open to the cry of the righteous, and His arms are mighty to save them. Whatever may seem too big for you today, God can handle it.  God is able to turn poverty into wealth, sickness into health, disfavor into divine favor, unholy living into righteous living.

In whatever situation you may be today, know that God is turning things around to your favor. Be encouraged because your times are in His hands. And whatever the enemy meant for evil, God will surely turn around for your good.  
PRAYER: Lord, Thank You for turning things around in my favor. I know that even right now You are at work in my situation. Thank You Lord, because indeed through Christ I am more than a conqueror 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. 

 [ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK FAITH CLASSICS]