Romans 15:13 ‘Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.’
DAILY READING; Revelation 18; Isaiah 3-4; Psalm 109:1-19
At the age of twenty-one, in 1928, Kathryn Kuhlman and her pianist Helen Gulliford began their ministry. They traveled to towns in the West that no one else would evangelize. They begged local communities for the opportunity to preach and though she had no money or ministry support, Kathryn remained excited and full of joy. She had strong faith in God’s mission for her life. She determined not to wallow in self-pity but rather to always remain joyful, regardless of her circumstances. A few weeks into her new ministry, she slipped on the ice and broke her leg. Though doctors told her to stay off her foot for two weeks, Kathryn Kuhlman continued to preach with her leg in a cast. Being very young and a female, many felt she was not qualified to preach, but despite these criticisms, Kathryn pressed on. Life was not easy. On one occasion, the family with whom she was scheduled to stay didn’t have a place for her, and she had to sleep in the turkey house.
Her heart was “sold out” to the Lord. That was the secret of her ministry. And because she knew the secret of joy, she maintained God’s Presence around her. This resulted in the powerful manifestations of miracles, signs and wonders that trailed her and established her ministry globally.
Success is determined not so much by what life brings to us as by the attitude we bring to life.
We need to remain joyful even in the face of challenges.
Jesus accomplished His mission because He remained joyful. Speaking about Jesus, Hebrews 12:2 says ‘who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.’
Just like Jesus did, we need to despise any challenge and continually give glory to God. Indeed maintaining an attitude of Joy is important if we are to fulfill our destiny.
God has reserved the top of the success ladder for you; but Joy is God’s mystery for taking you there. [Habakkuk 3:17-19]
Your high places in life are inaccessible without joy. In tough situations, learn to encourage yourself in The Lord. Until you are excited, you don’t excel.
As we draw closer to God through His Word, He will us with joy, faith and peace through the power of the Holy Ghost. [Romans 15:13]
The flow of joy enables you to carry God’s presence. And God’s Presence is what makes you unbeatable in the battles of life.
Be determined today, that nothing would ever tamper with your joy. No matter what comes your way, keep praising God for being in control of your life and destiny. Certainly, your times are in His hands. Your health, your finances, your relationships and every likely cause of concern are in His hands.
As you chose to remain excited, pursuing your vision with joy and gladness, God will surely cause you to ride upon your high places.
PRAYER: Lord, please help to remain joyful in every situation, I trust you are in control of my life, and I know that even right now you are working out everything for my good in Jesus Name. .
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Those who throw pity parties stay in the pit longer, but Praise always guarantees you power for a raise, WORDBITE 222
Shalom!
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