Psalms 27:5 “For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock”
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Amos 6-9, Psalm 127.
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Old Harbor is one of the most picturesque villages on Kodiak Island in Alaska. Standing tall in the center of Old Harbor is the historic Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church. This church which was first established in 1795 is regarded as a miracle by many. On Good Friday 1964, a massive earthquake hit Old Harbor, Alaska.
The tsunami that followed devastated the entire town. This earthquake which measured 9.2 on the Richter scale remains the largest recorded earthquake in North America and the second in the world. The quake resulted in deaths and caused massive destruction, that almost wiped out all of the native villages. The only structure that survived was The Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church.
In the midst of the chaos and sounds of destruction, the Church bell was heard ringing loudly as it was shaken by the force of the quake. Yet miraculously, the earthquake seemed unable to damage the wooden structure of the Church building. When calm returned and some congregants later went in to clean the Church, amazingly they found almost everything intact, not even a candle had fallen from its stand.
The building was virtually untouched by the force of the earthquake.
Today, residents describe the survival of the Church building as the Good Friday miracle. Structures built with iron and concrete, were all twisted up and destroyed, but this humble, wooden Church building miraculously survived the devastations of the historical earthquake.
Today, the world is facing diverse quakes of economic instability, insecurity, societal upheavals etc. In the midst of the clamour and chaos, as believers in Christ we are destined to stand strong and unaffected.
Through God’s grace we will miraculously survive the things that devastate others. Because our foundation is built upon the solid rock of God’s Word, though the storm, rain and winds may come, we will survive them all.
While the enemy goes about like a roaring lion in the world looking for whom to devour, as a child of God, you will never be a victim. We have been given weapons of warfare that are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. A stronghold is a strong force, but through God we have been guaranteed victory against it.
So today whatever seems like a strong battle against you, know that you have been equipped to overcome it. In the face of overwhelming challenges, be assured that Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. The forces that are for you are greater than the forces that are against you. Just stand in faith through diligent study of the Word, fervent prayers and passionate worship.
Certainly, God will make a way for you through the mighty waters. You are a survivor. You will not only survive, you will come forth stronger. When it’s all said and done you’ll still be standing triumphant. Because you are born of God, you are bound to always overcome..
PRAYER: Lord, I appreciate You for Your marvelous help in my life. I bless You for Your grace that has kept me and preserved me so far. Thank You for the great things You have in store for me in this season in Jesus Name.
QUOTE:
“There is so much more in your future, you cannot afford to look back at the past, not even for a moment.” – WORDBITE 222
Shalom!
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