Romans 8: 28 –“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”
DAILY READING; • Matthew 10:1-25; Leviticus 7-8; Proverbs 22
Newfoundland is a large island off the east coast of the North American mainland. It is the world’s 16th-largest island and Canada’s fourth-largest island. Some years ago a fishing fleet went out from a small harbor on the east coast of Newfoundland, and got caught in a large furious storm. This storm raged till the evening and when night came the shipping fleet had still not returned. All night long as the wind blew and thunder blasted, the families of these fishermen labored in prayers for their loved ones out in the storm. They called on God over and over to intervene and bring the men home safely. Then to add to the horror of the night, one of the houses of these missing fishermen caught fire and burned to the ground.
When morning came, to the joy of all who labored in prayer, the fishing fleet returned safely to their harbor and all the men were safe. Yet, in the joy filled crowd there was one sad face; it was the wife of the man whose house had burned to the ground in the night. Meeting her husband as he came ashore she rejoiced that he was alive but cried out in anguish, telling him about their burnt house. But the man looked at her with excitement and exclaimed, “Thank God for the fire” Then all the men around said the same. The men then went on to say that it was the light of the burning house that guided them through the dark night and enabled them to navigate safely back to their port.
Truly, what sometimes seems like a disappointment could actually be God organizing a rescue or arranging a blessing. God superintends our lives so that even seemingly bad things work out for the good of those who trust in Him. Indeed when we have a relationship with God and are walking in His will, we can trust He works behind the scenes to turn things around to our favor.
No matter how things may initially look, God ‘s grace always overturns what was meant for evil to eventually turn to our advantage. When you are a child of God you can be sure that disappointments will only end up to become divine appointments for you. However how we respond to disappointing situations will determine whether or not we experience God’s grace. Renewing our minds through God’s Word enables us to trust in Him during tough times and see our situation through the eyes of faith.
If you are faced with disappointment, instead of complaining always believe God’s promise that “All things work together for good to them who love God; to them who are called according to His purpose.” The truth is that though we may not always be able to trace the hand of God, we can always trust the heart of God.
God knows what He’s doing. While we may be limited in our knowledge and information about the circumstances that surround failed expectations, God sees the big picture and He alone knows the secrets of men’s hearts, and motives. Therefore don’t ever make the critical mistake of thinking that God let you down or didn’t answer your prayer. Rather in all things trust that God’s thoughts towards you are thoughts of peace, never of evil to give you an expected end.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
No matter what you may be faced with today, understand that God is your only hope and your last ‘bus stop’. God is always good to those that trust in Him. And as we continue to bless Him at all times and in everything, He will surely turn every disappointment into a blessing for us.
PRAYER; Lord, I thank You for turning every disappointment into a blessing in my life. Please help me to remain ever grateful and thankful in every situation, because I know that even right now You are causing all things to work together for my good in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
When God is on your side anything is possible. WORDBITE 222