Joel 1:12 ‘The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men’

DAILY READING; Acts 17:16-34; Judges 7-8; Job 37

James Outram Fraser was a British missionary to China who was one of the most successful Christian missionaries in East Asia. His story is contained in the book, ‘Mountain Rain’.
He was born in London and by the time he was 20 years, he enjoyed a promising future as an honors student of engineering at Imperial College London and also as an accomplished pianist.
But his life changed drastically when a fellow student gave him a small booklet that stated that more than half the people in the world had not yet heard the Gospel.
James Fraser was deeply touched and gave up his worldly ambitions to become a missionary. Arriving in China at age 22, Fraser devoted his life to preaching to the unreached Lisu people, he lived in their mud floor huts and learned their language. But his first years of ministry were filled with a lot of discouragement and hardship and he had no converts. However, six years after, his breakthrough finally came when 600 Lisu people turned from their idol worship and accepted Jesus Christ. Eventually, through Fraser’s ministry almost all the entire natives became Christians. Although many tears were first sown through difficult labours, finally Fraser’s life reaped a large harvest and up till today, Christianity continues to thrive strongly in the region. His inspiring story is contained in the film ‘Breakthrough’.

If you go through a season of unproductivity or pass through the fire of afflictions, always remember that it is not the last chapter of your story. There is still something greater ahead. Despite the setbacks, what matters most is the faith and resilience power within you.
Though you may have passed through the water and fire, believe that you will eventually come into your wealthy place. It is only a matter of time.
Do not get discouraged if perhaps your score card this year fell below expectations. If your big dreams for this year did not turn out as planned and you are tempted to feel bad, remember that God is still in control of your life. He is able to re-write the score and tip the scale in your favor. Just be resilient in faith, and never stop believing God’s Word no matter how contrary the situation.
Stay praise-full, because praise attracts God’s Presence which makes the difference in your story. As long as you remain joyful you will eventually be fruitful. Lack of joy is what destroys the harvest of men.

Joel 1:12 says ‘The vine is dried up, and the fig tree languisheth; the pomegranate tree, the palm tree also, and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field, are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men’

Let us never allow our joy to wither, rather let us keep blessing the Lord at every given opportunity.
In these remaining days of the year, let us be deliberate in joyfully thanking God for His grace and mercy that has brought us thus far. Truly God has been good and faithful to us. Therefore, let His praise continually be on our lips. As we thank Him for His goodness we have seen so far, it will open greater doors of favor, blessings, breakthroughs, divine turnarounds and miraculous change of story!

PRAYER: Lord, please grant me the grace to always maintain my joy despite contrary situations. I know that You are able to turn the tide of the battle in my favor and give me the victory in Jesus Name.
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There is something that God has placed within you that the world is eagerly awaiting to see. WORDBITE 222

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