Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. “

DAILY READING; • 3 John 1; Ezra 7-8; Psalm 94

Over 3,000 years ago King David made Jerusalem the capital of Israel. But years later, the city saw many battles as other nations fought to claim ownership of it.
Jerusalem has been attacked 52 times, besieged 23 times, ransacked 39 times, destroyed and rebuilt 3 times . It has been captured and recaptured 44 times.

Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar II, later occupied by Romans, taken over by the Byzantine Empire, captured by Muslims, later recaptured by Crusaders from Western Europe. Jerusalem fell again to the Saracens, became a part of the Ottoman Empire and later came under British rule.
At the expiration of the British mandate in 1948, the Jews declared their independence and the Arab–Israeli War began immediately. Though Israel gained victory and independence yet they still didn’t gain full control of Jerusalem as the city was divided between Israel and Jordan.

Throughout the years of these battles over Jerusalem, the Jews had continued to pray, “To Jerusalem, thy city, shall we return with joy,” and they have repeated the oath: “If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.”

And finally to Jerusalem did the Jews return to with joy.
God answered their prayers and in 1967, during the Six-Day war, Israel regained total control of the entire city of Jerusalem.
The first Jewish soldiers to walk to the Western wall, wept openly with joy. Jews across the world celebrated this fulfillment of prophecy. Indeed despite all the struggles over ownership of Jerusalem, finally God’s Word had prevailed and the Jews once again had total control of Jerusalem.
On May 14th 2018, exactly 70 years after Israel’s independence, came the historic move of the United States Embassy to Jerusalem, in recognition of it as the capital of Israel.
Indeed, 3000 years after King David first made Jerusalem the capital of Israel, despite all the battles, delays and disappointments, finally today Jerusalem is back again as the capital of Israel.

When there is a prophecy over you, it doesn’t matter how many battles, you may have to fight, in the end God’s Word will prevail!
Whatever God speaks over your life is established. Because He will back up His Word with power and ensures it comes to pass.
Indeed the counsel of the Lord will surely stand.
This is why it is important to always hold on to the Word from God.

Delays are never denials. Whatever the mouth of God promises,His hands are able to perform.

Even if the vision may tarry, wait for it, in the end it will surely speak.
Understand that God can give you a vision overnight, but usually it will not be fulfilled overnight. Sometimes before the fulfillment, you may face battles, discouragements and delays.
But despite the setbacks, what matters most is the faith and resilience power within you.

Never stop believing God’s Word no matter what you may face. God is too faithful to fail you.
As long as you walk in obedience to His Word, His promises will surely be fulfilled in your life.

Having come to the sixth month of this year, let us continue to believe God for the manifestations of wonders in our lives.
Even if things around you suggest otherwise, continue to expect the prophetic fulfilment of God’s Word. This will surely be a year of divine turnarounds and miraculous change of story. It is certainly our season of supernatural harvest and speedy accomplishments.
It is a turning point season where the lines will suddenly fall for us in pleasant places.
Even if your expectations suffer delays, be assured that your destination cannot be denied.

In the meantime, continually strenghten your faith through diligent study of the Word, prayers and praise.
In all things keep blessing the Name of the Lord because His Word will surely come to pass in your life.

PRAYER: Lord, please grant me the grace to always keep my faith strong in You despite contrary situations.. Please help me to always maintain my joy. I know that this is certainly my season to see speedy manifestations of Your signs and wonders 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