1 Thessalonians 5:24 ‘Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.’

DAILY READING; Revelation 1; Nehemiah 1-2; Psalm 96

In the early 19th century, China was an elusive and ancient country, which could only be reached from Europe after a 5-month journey by sea.
At that time, preaching of the Gospel was banned in China and prosecuted with the death sentence. The only reason Westerners were allowed to step on the Chinese soil was for the purpose of trade. The emperor of China had also pronounced the death sentence on any of its nationals that would teach a foreigner the Chinese language.
In compliance with these Chinese laws and in order not to jeopardize its lucrative trade with China, the British Empire equally discouraged missionaries from travelling to China.

Under these challenging conditions, Robert Morrison was sent to serve as the first Protestant missionary to China.
Before embarking on the journey, Morrison was aware of the dangers that surrounded his mission. Not only was China a closed fortress, but Morrison’s own country, England, had also forbidden him from going there.
However, despite these obstacles, Morrison found his way to China and arrived in the country on 4th September 1807. On arrival, he received further warnings from some leading Englishmen and Americans residing there who explained to him the great obstacles in the way of the accomplishment of his mission. However, Morrison decided to trust in God and not give up on his divine assignment and so he stayed on in China.
Soon after his arrival, he was expelled by the Chinese authorities from the city where he was residing and he was forced to go into hiding. He tried to learn the Chinese language to enable him preach the Gospel but most of the Chinese people, afraid of the Emperor’s death penalty, refused to teach him their language.
A Chinese man who eventually agreed to teach him demanded very high fees for the service. During those early months Robert Morrison’s trials and discouragements were indeed great, but yet he refused to give up on his quest.
Finally, bit by bit he was able to learn the Chinese language and embarked on the translation of some Christian literature to Chinese. He subsequently became the first missionary to translate the New Testament Bible into the Chinese language and through his ministry the door was opened for the spread of the Gospel in China.

Indeed when God opens a door before you no man can shut it.
It doesn’t matter the obstacles or how the enemy tries to block your progress, as you remain persistent in faith you will eventually break down every resistance.
Just like a seed hidden in the ground, it may sometimes seem as if there is no way you can break through the barriers of hard soil resisting your growth. But all you need is to remain planted in the right place.
No matter the obstacles, victory eventually comes as we stay continually rooted in study of God’s Word, fervent prayers and praise.
When a seed stays rooted in the ground, growth eventually begins to take place moving the plant upward until it breaks through the hard ground and rises above its barriers. .
Likewise, when we stay rooted in God we will eventually become fruitful and flourish in life. As you remain planted in God and abide faithful to His call, power will be released to enable you rise above obstacles.

Indeed when God is on your side, it is only a matter of time before you breakthrough the barriers and limitations to your progress. .

The truth is that anyone aiming to accomplish anything significant in life will face challenges. But the difference between the winners and losers is the way they view obstacles. While losers see setbacks as the end of the road, winners only see it as a bend in the road.
Winners never quit and quitters never win.

Therefore, no matter what obstacles you may face, always keep the channel for your miracle open by not giving up.
When you refuse to be intimidated by challenges and keep moving forward in faith, the surpassing greatness of God’s power will be released to you.
As you keep doing what you can do, God will do what you can’t do. He will do sudden miracles, signs and wonders that will establish you in victory.. Indeed Faithful is He that called you who will also do it.

Certainly, in this season of fruitfulness and abundant harvest, God will make a way for us in every desert and cause rivers of blessings and favor to flow towards us.
As we maintain our joy and continually praise God for His faithfulness, whatever may have seemed a dark hour, will miraculously be turned around to become our greatest hour.

PRAYER: Lord, I praise You for the miraculous things You are about to do in my life in this month. Thank You Lord for enabling me to break through every barrier and limitations and to experience unprecedented growth in all my endeavors in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :
The tests you are going through in life today is not for your destruction, it is for your testimony. – WORDBITE 222