Romans 8:28 ‘And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose..’

DAILY READING         Revelation 9; Nehemiah 12; Psalm 104:1-23

Wallace E. Johnson was the co-founder of the Holiday Inn, a company that became the largest hotel operator in the world. It is interesting that Wallace Johnson’s success only came after he had been fired from his job and was left virtually penniless. Wallace was born in 1902 into a poor farming family in Edinburg, Mississippi and learned carpentry as a teenager. Later as an adult, he worked in a sawmill lumber yard, as a building supply salesman. This was during the time of the economic depression in America, and so he carefully held on to his job, as the wages, though small, helped to provide for his family. However one morning, something devastating happened; Wallace’s boss in anger told him ‘You’re fired!’
This seemed like the worst thing that could happen to Wallace. At that moment he felt as if his world had caved in. He left to his home grossly depressed and discouraged. However, despite the bleak future that seemed to face him, as a Christian he believed that God would see him through. He agreed with his wife to mortgage their little home and with a $250 loan, he went into the home-building business. His first venture was the construction of two small buildings.
In a few years his business began to grow and within five years of starting the business, he had become a millionaire. In 1952, he co-founded a motel chain called, the Holiday Inn. By 1956, they had built 30 Holiday Inns and a decade later, there were 1000 Holiday Inns operating across America. And today, Holiday Inns are all over the world.

Wallace who always recognized God as the source of his dramatic success, ensured that in each room at the Holiday Inns, there was always an open Bible, to help people find Jesus. He and his wife were deeply involved in their local church and gave liberally to Christian causes. Wallace, often spoke of how totally dependent upon God he was. He said even at the time when he was fired from his job, God was still at work, taking him to the next level of destiny. And concerning the boss that fired him, Wallace would later say “Today, if I could locate the man who fired me, I would sincerely thank him for what he did. At the time it happened, I didn’t understand why I was fired. Later, I saw that it was God’s unerring and wondrous plan to get me into the way of His choosing!”
Indeed sometimes God can use haters to propel you forward in life. God can use the people that are trying to push you down to move you up. It is all part of His plan to get you where you need to go.
Just as God has divine connections lined up for you, He has people whose assignment is to push you into your destined place. God used Goliath to propel David to the throne. Joseph’s brothers were used to transport him to Egypt to become the prime minister. Pharaoh thought he was oppressing the Israelites, but rather he only helped them to multiply. Often times the opposition isn’t there to stop you but rather to establish you.  The truth is that if your enemies hadn’t been so critical, you wouldn’t have been so driven. Some of the critics kept you on your knees and gave you the fuel to keep going forward in order to prove them wrong.
1 Peter 4:12-14 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.’
Indeed there is glory about to be revealed in you. Some of the things they meant for your destruction, God will use for your construction. God will use it to push you to the next level. He knows how to take what was meant for your harm and use it to your advantage.
And never forget, in the game of life tables aren’t static. Tables can be turned around at any time. God can step in suddenly to alter the seasons and circumstances in your favor. If you’ll stay in faith, God will soon turn your trials to triumphs. And while the enemy thought he was hindering you, he would only end up being used to promote you. Indeed as you keep blessing God at all times, what looks like troubles will ultimately end up serving God’s plan and purpose in your life. As Romans 8:28 says, it is all working together for your good…

PRAYER: Lord I know You are always faithful and Your Word is true. I thank You, Lord, that even right now, in every situation, You are working it all out together for my ultimate good in Jesus name..

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When you apply The Word of God, it will work for you, anywhere and anytime- WORDBITE 222.