1 Corinthians 15:58
As you grow in the
knowledge and will of God you are assured to be subject to many temptations and
snares placed in your life by the enemy… There will be many test that you must
endure and many hardships that you must face; however, in the midst of your circumstances
you can find courage in knowing that your sweat, blood and tears are not in
vain… I know that it is very easy to become discouraged when you face
opposition and it appears that all of the seeds that you have planted are not
bearing fruit; however, you must “be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord…”Today’s focus verse challenges us to
walk by faith and trust that the Lord knows all and sees all… The enemy wants
you to believe that you have lost, he wants you to believe that you cannot
obtain victory; however, Paul wants you to know that every stumbling block will
eventually become a stepping stone and you will have a testimony that will lead
others to Christ… No seed, when planted sprouts immediately; this principle applies
to our lives as Christians as well… You have a seed that God planted in you
and the storms of life that you face provide the nutrients needed for that seed
to grow…This is why we must be steadfast; don’t let Satan corrupt your
seed… Don’t let him dig up what God has planted in you while it tries to take
root… The things that you face in life will either provide water to your seed
or a shovel to the dirt which protects and keeps it… Despite what people may
say (being that shovel that the enemy will use), you must continue to abound
in the work of the Lord… No matter what the appearance of your current
predicament may seem, you must continue to fight the good fight and walk in
faith… Don’t get caught up in the moment, continue to look ahead and the big picture
which is God’s plan and expected in for you… Jesus gave His life for you to be
with Him in paradise… This doesn’t mean that you won’t endure tough times; it
doesn’t mean that you will not have you share of bad days, it doesn’t mean that
you will not be subject to trials and tribulations, it simply means
that in the end you will be dwelling in paradise…Whether it takes two years
or two decades, the seed that has been planted in you will materialize into
exactly what God originally formed it to be… You were created in His image and
that perfection with which you were formed will be shown… The reason why a lot
of us fall short is because we don’t realize how close we are to our expected
end… The day you turn from the path of Christ could be the same day
that your seed was beginning to bear fruit… Stay focused on reaching
your destiny, it is not by chance that you accepted Christ as your personal
Lord and Savior, but now is the time when you will face the strongest trials
that Satan will send your way (Satan was and is never worried about those in
the world, they are already being controlled by him)! You have accepted Christ
offering, but more importantly you have accepted His will for your life! You
must be steadfast; you cannot waver or lose sight of the big picture! There
will be times of heartache, there will be times of pain and suffering, but know
that as long as you abound in the work of the Lord, you know that your labour
is not in vain… God bears witness to all you endure; He sees everything that
you face and has taken note of your faith and drive to live a life that is
pleasing in His sight… Plow the field God has laid before you,
remembering the promise that He made to us, “we will reap a harvest, if we
faint not!” Child of God, the warfare has intensified, and in spite of
the fiery darts that are being sent your way, you must continue to
"Advance", as you remain focused on the assignment that has been
ordained to your hands. Beloved, you are not alone in this battle, nor are you
fighting on uneven territory, for the Father has already dispatched a legion of
warring angels who are fighting on your behalf in the spirit realm. But, in
order to "Advance!" in full strength and power you will need to shed
flesh; therefore, you must suit up by pulling out your spiritual arsenal of
mass destruction against the enemy by adding fasting to your prayers, which is
sure to give you greater leverage against the wiles of the devil causing you to
"Advance" against the kingdom of darkness. This is not the hour to retreat
or give in to the pressures of discouragement, but to "Advance!"
against all that would dare hinder the move of God in the lives of His people. To
be unmovable we must be planted like a tree beside the waters, we must stand
firm, trusting that even in the worse conditions, we will have the nutrients we
need to maintain and we will bring forth our fruit in season…
Be encouraged and always remember you are favored by the KING!
Be encouraged and always remember you are favored by the KING!
BE BLESSED!!!
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