Job 23:10 ‘But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.’

DAILY READING; • 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:13; 2 Kings 18; Micah 7

Samuel Logan Brengle was a leading author, teacher and preacher on the doctrine of Holiness. He also served as a Commissioner in The Salvation Army.
Because of his stand on holiness and for upholding the truth of God’s Word, his ministry faced oppositions.

One day as he passed by a drinking parlour, some men threw a brick at his head. Their aim was good, and Samuel Brengle suffered serious injury that landed him in the hospital.
He nearly died and spent eighteen months in recovery. Though he was unable to preach for those eighteen months, he spent this time of recuperation in writing articles that would form the basis of his book “Helps to Holiness.”

After he had fully recovered, he published the book, which became an instant success. It was loved by many Christians and due to the great demand, thousands of copies were published.

When Samuel began preaching again, people would often thank him for writing the book. He would respond by telling them that if he had not been hit by the brick, the book may not have been written.

This brick that was used to attack him was preserved by his wife. She had Genesis 50:20 engraved on it: “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”

Indeed God is able to turn stones used to attack us into stepping stones to our greater destiny.

The life of faith is not about the absence of problems, but the presence of God’s power in the midst of it all..

No matter what comes against us, we are always guaranteed victory through the turnaround power in the Blood of Jesus.
The things that the enemy meant for evil God is able to turn them all around for our good.

The truth is that when you choose to live an uncompromising Christian life, not everyone will be happy with you.
For refusing to bow to what they are bowing to, you may get thrown into the fire.
But always realize that anytime you are being attacked or persecuted for righteousness sake, God is right there with you.

He says in Isaiah 43:2 “When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned. The flames will not harm you’

Even in the fiery trial, God will be there to carry out a rescue operation. And after you have been tried, you shall come forth as gold.

Job 23:10 says ‘But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.’

Though you may go through the fire today, be assured that you are coming out better and stronger.
God’s Hand upon you will be proven because you will survive. There will be proof that there’s a grace over your life because you walked through the valley of the shadow of death and yet you feared no evil. Rather, you came out victorious.
Anybody else would have lost their mind or suffered a nervous breakdown. But by the power in the Blood, despite all you went through, you were preserved.

Indeed as you remain faithful and continue to choose to please God rather than man, you will see more and more of God’s exceeding goodness. Whatever the enemy meant for evil, God will keep turning it all around to your advantage.
He will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies, He will anoint you head with oil and your cup will run over with blessings.
Where your detractors thought you would stumble and fall, God will cause you to arise and shine. Indeed your life will become a wonder to all.
As you keep focusing on God’s Word and seek to always honor Him, surely, God will give you double for all your troubles.

PRAYER Lord please grant me the grace and strength to continue to uphold the truth of Your Word and stand in faith no matter the oppositions I may face. Thank You Lord for fighting my battles and giving me the victory today and always in Jesus Name.

QUOTE
When you apply The Word of God, it will work for you, anywhere and anytime- WORDBITE 222.