2 Corinthians 3:18 ‘But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the LORD, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.’

• DAILY READING       Acts 2:14-47; Deuteronomy 15-16; Job 11

George Frideric Handel is one of the greatest musicians in the history of the world. Born in the 18th century, he achieved early success in his  musical career. He quickly found fame, favor, and fortune, especially among royalty and noblemen. He fared so well that by the age of 32, he had become a very famous composer.  But years later, he experienced a change of fortune. By 1741 at the age of 56 Handel found himself in great debt and plagued by  health challenges, He had a cerebral hemorrhage and was paralyzed on his right side, so that for four years he could neither walk nor write. The doctor who treated him said, “We may save the man—but the musician is lost forever. It seems to me that his brain has been permanently injured.”

Though Handel later recovered from the sickness, he thought his musical career  was finished  and so he scheduled a “farewell” appearance in London in April. He was set to bid a final farewell to music. However before then miraculously, God gave him a change of story. At that time Handel was challenged by a friend to begin a new musical work which detailed the life of Jesus Christ from His birth and ministry to His crucifixion and resurrection.  Following a season of prayer and reading the Scriptures  Handel began work on this new music. He worked frantically, and after  24 days of near constant writing, he completed a 260-page oratorio, which he titled ‘Messiah’. At its debut performance, this music received rave reviews and exceeded expectations. It would quickly become the most widely performed musical in the  world. And to this day thousands of performances of the ‘Messiah’ are heard each year during the holiday season. Indeed at a time when Handel thought it was over, God visited him and gave him a change of story.

Psalm 30:5 says ‘For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning’

Though you may have wept in the night, your joy is coming. Indeed it is never over until God says so. No matter the situation God alone always has the final say. And when God is in your corner, nothing can be a barrier to your triumphant comeback.  Understand that God has ordained His people to be on top of the affairs of this world. Therefore whatever setback you suffer at any time is only temporary. Sometimes to scale a high jump you take a few steps backwards. And many times what looks like a setback is only a set up for a glorious comeback. Indeed as long as you are seeking and serving God, you are destined to end in glory. However, it takes transformation to reach your peak.

2 Corinthians 3:18 says ‘But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the LORD, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.’

To be informed is to be transformed. The more we look into The Word of God, the more we are transformed from glory to glory. Indeed if you will diligently hearken to the Word of God, and obey scriptural instructions, you are bound to end in glory.  Though the odds may seem against you, God is not moved by the odds. God controls the universe. And when God is for you, nothing can be against you. God likes to overturn the expectations of your enemies so that they can know there is a God in Heaven who rules in the affairs of men.  Though men may have mocked you, God will turn your mockers to become your workers. God did it for Joseph, suddenly placing him above Potiphar and his wife.

Therefore decide today, to trust God for His divine visitation in your situation. Surely, there is an end and thine expectation shall not be cut short.  What men meant for evil God will turn it around for your good. Where you were meant to stumble, God will cause you to soar. He will lift you up, He will give you beauty for ashes and turn your test into your testimony.

PRAYER: Lord, Please help me to always know that with You nothing is impossible. Help me never to limit You. in my thinking.  Grant me the faith to believe for the impossible in my life, because indeed you can do all things for me in Jesus Name. 

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When God is on your side anything is possible. WORDBITE  201