Habakkuk 3:17-18 ‘Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.’
DAILY READING; Revelation 12, Esther 2, Psalm 105:26-45
In 2019, Christian News outlets featured the amazing story of Ella Nicole Woods, who was brought back to life through the power of praise.
When Ella was born prematurely on December 18, 2013,, doctors diagnosed her with pulmonary hypertension. As the hours passed, she only got worse and when her condition continued to deteriorate, her parents called upon family and friends to come to the hospital to pray. But despite the prayers, Ella’s vital signs continued to go down.
But while praying, Ella’s father received a word of promise from God, that she would be healed .However, outwardly Ella still showed no signs of getting better and by the following day, December 20th, doctors had run out of options, Ella was lifeless and they told the parents she would be dead in a few minutes.
But her father
knew he heard God promise him his daughter would be well. And though the situation now seemed hopeless, he held on to God’s promise. And in that desperate moment, the family switched to praising God. And as they began to praise God, something miraculous happened! Amazingly, Ella’s eyes opened, and the room erupted with joy. The doctors and nurses were amazed. It was truly a miracle, as they saw the lifeless baby, now come alive. From that moment, Ella’s health rapidly improved and she was released from the hospital in January 2014. And today she continues to grow as a healthy child, and her parents see her as the living proof of God’s faithfulness.
Indeed the time of trouble is not when to stop praising God. Rather, that is even when to turn up the volume of your praise. In their midnight season, when Paul and Silas prayed and nothing happened, rather than stopping, they switched to praise. And they praised so loudly the other prisoners heard them. And praise brought God’s Presence for their deliverance.
Despite the circumstances of life, we are to rejoice in God. Whatever challenges come your way, you can always count it all joy, because God is indeed able to keep His promises of deliverance to you. Nothing can change the immutability and infallibility of God’s written Word. Even if circumstances change, the goodness of God remains unchanging! In Malachi 3:6 God says ‘For I am the Lord, I change not . .’
God never changes. And no matter what things may initially look like, we can trust that God’s Word will always prevail in our lives. 2 Cor. 2:14 says ‘God always causes us to triumph in Christ’
God being with us is the key to victory in every battle. And His Presence comes through praise.
If you have been facing a situation that doesn’t seem to be getting better, then switch to praise. Praise will cause that lifeless situation to come back to life.
Whatever challenges come your way, you can always count it all joy, ’
Anytime you encounter troubles, tests, or trials, always realize that they are temporary.
Indeed praise brings God’s Presence and when God appears, every evil must disappear.
PRAYER: Lord, I choose to praise You at all times, no matter how things may look like around me. I know You are too faithful to fail and even right now You are bringing a positive, dramatic turnaround to my story in Jesus Name. .
QUOTE;
Your attitude always determines your altitude in life. -WORDBITE 222.
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