1 Peter 4:12-13 ‘Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.’

DAILY READING – Acts 13:26-52; Joshua 20-21; Job 30

On December 29, 1987, a Soviet cosmonaut returned to the earth after 326 days in orbit. He was in good health, which hasn’t always been the case in other record-breaking voyages. Five years earlier, touching down after 211 days in space, two cosmonauts suffered from dizziness, high pulse rates, and heart palpitations. They couldn’t walk for a week, and after 30 days, they were still undergoing therapy for atrophied muscles and weakened hearts. What had caused this was that, in outer space and at zero gravity, the muscles of the body would often begin to waste away because of lack of resistance.

When this was discovered, to counteract it, the Soviet scientists prescribed a vigorous exercise program for the cosmonauts. They invented the “penguin suit,” a running suit laced with elastic bands. It resists every move the cosmonauts make, forcing them to exert their strength. Apparently the regimen is working.

During the time when these astronauts were not exercising, their muscles were wasting away and their bodies were gradually being destroyed. But when resistance was introduced their muscles became stronger and their health improved.

What this teaches us is that resistance makes one stronger. In life, we all face challenges, difficulties, and times when things don’t go as planned. God doesn’t send these storms, but He rather uses these struggles to help us grow and develop. The truth is that the trials and pressures of life–and how we face them–often define us. While change is inevitable in life, growth is optional. It is your choice to grow through adversity or you can choose to groan and give up. But giving up when adversity threatens can make a person bitter, while persevering through prayers makes one better.The way you respond in adversity shows your readiness for your next level.
We can sucessfully overcome adverse situations through the spiritual exercise of prayer and fasting. Prayer and fasting may not seem palatable initially, but as we press on, strenght is being built in us. Some of us may want an easy life of no difficulties and no challenges, but the truth is that our strength grows through adversities. Great trees, do not grow with ease, the stronger the wind the stronger the trees.

Difficulties drive us to our knees in prayers, but in the prayer closet our spiritual muscles are developed. Some of the storms that came your way are the reason why you are able to pray well today. Facing tough situations move us from weaklings to warriors. And as we become spiritually stronger, we are able to overcome other adversities as well.

Indeed God knows how to cause the winds of adversity, instead of blowing you backwards, to blow you forward, to a place of greater blessing. This is why in the face of difficult situations instead of becoming bitter, or complaining, we rather switch to praise. We praise God because we know He is at work. Something good is coming out of the struggle. There is a seed of triumph in that adversity. And after you have been tried you shall come forth as gold.
1 Peter 4:12-13 says ‘Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.’

As we partake of Christ’s sufferings through perseverance in prayers, glory will soon be revealed in us. God will cause every storm to serve His divine purpose in your life. Maybe you are having difficulties in your finances, health , marriage, family or even facing a legal situation, but never forget, the destiny in you is greater than the storm around you! If you will stay in faith, remain fervent in prayers and keep confessing God’s Word, what the enemy meant for evil, God will use it to move you forward. And when it is over you will come out better, stronger, and greater than you could ever have imagined.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to become addicted to Your Word, so that as I study daily, faith will continue to arise in my heart to overcome every challenge that comes my way in Jesus Name

QUOTE

God is preparing you for the season He prepared your breakthrough. – WORDBITE 222.