Romans 8:28 says ‘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; Matthew 9:18-38; Leviticus 5-6; Proverbs 21
John Graham Lake was a minister greatly used by God in the Pentecostal movement that began in the early 20th century. Before going into fulltime ministry, John G Lake had a successful career in real estate. At first, he tried to juggle his businesses with ministry, however a time came when he chose to obey God totally, to go into fulltime ministry. With this decision, he walked away from a $50,000 year salary and gave away everything he had. Relying only on faith in God, John and his wife then travelled to South Africa, to begin their ministry. On arrival to South Africa they had no money and needed at least $125 in order to clear customs. Inability to pay the fee would subject them to immediate deportation. However as they nervously waited for their turn in line to pay, John felt a tap on his shoulder. A man that was standing behind John told him “when I saw you and your family in line, the Lord told me to give you $200 cash”. And so the Lord provided just enough money for John and his family to enter the country. But their needs didn’t stop there. They had no contact in Johannesburg and had nowhere to sleep. But soon after they cleared customs, a woman approached them and said that the Lord had told her the night before to give her home to a family of 9 people who were coming from America to do God’s work. And the number of John’s family was nine.
During the course of their ministry in South Africa, God continued to miraculously show up for them. Through their ministry, multitudes were saved, healed and delivered. In the end John G. Lake gained far more than all he had given up to serve God. And today, he remains celebrated as one of God’s greatest generals.
Surely they that put their trust in God will never be ashamed. When we step out in obedience to God, we can trust that He will take care of us and cause all things to work together for our good.
No matter the contrary situations we may sometimes face, God is always too faithful to fail. Indeed in the course of obeying God, there could be times, it may seem as if your back is against the wall. In those times, when you may not know what else to do, always realize that you are serving the miracle working God.
He is the God who does the 11th hour miracles, He makes a way where there seems to be no way. Indeed God is able to deliver you from every form of financial embarassments, troubles, sickness, trials etc. He can do exceedingly abundantly above all you could ever ask or think.
As long as you are obeying God, you can always trust that He will perfect all that concerns you. Therefore no matter how the storm rages, stand, knowing that you serve the God who can calm every storm. He raises a standard against the flood and makes a path through the mighty waters. Learn to celebrate His faithfulness even in the face of troubles and Judge Him faithful even in the midst of trials.
Though you may not sometimes see the full picture, keep trusting God even when you cannot trace Him. Keep following Him even when you cannot fathom Him.
A fact that remains forever undisputable is that; God is always faithful. Indeed God is good all the time. Therefore let us continue to bless Him at all times and let His praise continually be on our lips.
PRAYER: Lord, Please help me to know that You are always there for me no matter what I may face in life. Thank You for giving me the victory in every situation and causing me to triumph always in Jesus Name. ….
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God is preparing you for the season He prepared your breakthrough. – WORDBITE 222