Psalm 118:8 ‘It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
DAILY READING; Mark 7:14-37; Samuel 18; Daniel 11:21-45
For 50 years, a stunning masterpiece painted by the legendary artist Van Gogh, was ignored and kept hidden in an attic..
Considering that Van Gogh’s paintings are greatly sought after, it is incredible that an owner of such valuable artwork could keep it in obscurity for so long. But the reason was because he thought it was worthless.
This painting was bought by a Norwegian industrialist named Christian Nicolai Mustad, in 1908.
Few years later, when Mustad wanted an affirmation of the painting’s originality
he decided to show it to a fellow business man named Auguste Pellerin. At that time, Auguste Pellerin was the owner of Astra Margarine in Norway and was Mustad’s business rival and direct competitor, but he was also a respected art collector, considered to be an authority on artworks.
When Mustad showed him the painting, Auguste Pellerin, took one look at it and said it was a fake and not a painting of Van Gogh.
Mustad accepted the opinion of Pellerin and became highly disappointed. He took the painting off his wall and banished it to the attic.
The painting remained in the attic for the next fifty years until Mustad died in 1970. The painting was then auctioned off and over the next four decades, it remained unrecognized until 2012, when an art expert applied technology to determine its authenticity. He used a computer to count the thread separations in the painting’s canvas and discovered that it had been cut from the same canvas as another work of Van Gogh.
In addition, the Van Gogh Museum found reference to the particular artwork in a letter written by Van Gogh to his brother.
The discovery of this hidden artwork thrilled and astonished the art world. When it was unveiled by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, experts called the work “absolutely sensational”. It was valued at £30m.
Interestingly ,this was the same painting that Nicolai Mustad had thought o be worthless because he depended on another person’s opinion, not knowing he had owned an original Van Gogh all along.
We cannot always depend on the opinion of others. It is better to find out the truth for yourself and be certain of what you believe.
If you accept the negative opinion of the world you will think what is of great value is worthless.
Instead of concluding based on what men have said concerning our situation, it is wisdom to seek God’s superior opinion from His Word.
Don’t go and hide your potentials because someone downplayed its value. Don’t give up on the ideas and visions God has given you just because experts says it is not practicable.
Statistics and situation report may say you can never achieve your goals, but that is only man’s opinion. Have you sought the report of the One who created the universe, hung the earth on nothing and flung the stars into space ? Have you sought the report of the ocean-divider who created a path through the red sea and makes a way where there seems to be no way?
Certainly it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man [Psalm 118:8].
In every situation we are to seek out God’s original opinion concerning us. His Word is infallible. His opinion can never be disputed, His verdict can never be overturned. He says what He means and means what He says. His Word is settled in Heaven forever. Men’s opinion is subject to change but God’s Word abides forever.
The doctors may have given their opinion , but as a covenant child of God you have access to the great Physician.
That negative health report, from highly respected doctors in their field, is nothing in the eyes of the One who has wonderfully and fearfully made you.
While the ‘experts’ may be saying there is no solution to the health challenge, God’s Word says you are healed by the stripes of Jesus.
The simplicity of the Gospel is what confuses the experts. But God has used the simple things of the world to confound the wise.
By simply building up your faith through focus on God’s Word, you can overcome any situation no matter how complex or complicated.
As long as you believe, nothing shall be impossible to you.
Your family may have a history of poverty, sickness, untimely death, failure, delayed marriages, afflictions etc, but whose report will you believe?
God calls you blessed, prosperous, a light of the world, a city set on a hill, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.
Rather than depend on the opinion of men, let us assume spiritual responsibility and search out God’s opinion from His Word. Jehovah alone has the final say over your life. When He opens a door before you, no man can shut it. When He lifts you up, no man can bring you down.
Certainly, when we can see our true worth and value through God’s eyes, we will never be moved by the opinions of men.
PRAYER; Lord, I thank You for You are always faithful. No matter the negative opinion I may be faced with today, I know that You are re-writing my story. I thank You for the grace to stay in faith until I see the eventual manifestation of Your Word in my life in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
As we face life’s battles, the joy is that our faithful God is both our coach and referee. God will not blow the last whistle until you win. WORDBITE 201
Shalom!
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