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In Spite of the Odds and the Opposition
Thursday, 10 February 2011 00:00
'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies...'Psalm 23:5 NKJV
If you are going through a difficult time right now, read these words: 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...' (Psalm 23:5-6 NKJV). Underline the word 'surely'. It's God's guarantee!
When does God cause your cup to overflow with blessing? When does He empower you to overcome? When does He demonstrate His goodness and mercy? In the presence of your enemies! The odds and the opposition can't stop God from blessing you. 'But I'm really struggling,' you say. Struggle is proof that you haven't been conquered, that you refuse to surrender, that victory is still possible, and that you're growing. As long as you keep walking with God and trusting Him, He will work on your behalf. He will send His Spirit to guide you, His Word to illuminate your mind, and friends to strengthen you in your time of struggle. If you're teachable, you're reachable. Keep your heart open, keep listening to God, keep obeying Him and you will see that your problem is just a platform for Him to 'show Himself strong on your behalf' (2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV). You'll also discover that His strength comes when you're at your weakest point (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).
Finally, you'll be able to thank God for your enemies, because He's promised to bless you right there in front of them. People and circumstances don't decide your future, God does - so look to Him!
SoulFood: Gen 25:19 - 27:46, Luke 9:18-27, Ps 138, Pro 4:14-17
from RGB: http://rhema.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=97&Itemid=310
Thursday, 10 February 2011 00:00
'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies...'Psalm 23:5 NKJV
If you are going through a difficult time right now, read these words: 'You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life...' (Psalm 23:5-6 NKJV). Underline the word 'surely'. It's God's guarantee!
When does God cause your cup to overflow with blessing? When does He empower you to overcome? When does He demonstrate His goodness and mercy? In the presence of your enemies! The odds and the opposition can't stop God from blessing you. 'But I'm really struggling,' you say. Struggle is proof that you haven't been conquered, that you refuse to surrender, that victory is still possible, and that you're growing. As long as you keep walking with God and trusting Him, He will work on your behalf. He will send His Spirit to guide you, His Word to illuminate your mind, and friends to strengthen you in your time of struggle. If you're teachable, you're reachable. Keep your heart open, keep listening to God, keep obeying Him and you will see that your problem is just a platform for Him to 'show Himself strong on your behalf' (2 Chronicles 16:9 NKJV). You'll also discover that His strength comes when you're at your weakest point (2 Corinthians 12:7-9).
Finally, you'll be able to thank God for your enemies, because He's promised to bless you right there in front of them. People and circumstances don't decide your future, God does - so look to Him!
SoulFood: Gen 25:19 - 27:46, Luke 9:18-27, Ps 138, Pro 4:14-17
from RGB: http://rhema.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=97&Itemid=310
A while back we had a sermon based on Ps 23:4 about going through the valley of the shadow of death. The point of the sermon was that God moved us through it rather than leaving us stuck there. It was very helpful.
And being transformed into the image of Christ is God's goal for our lives. How blessed we are to have a loving and living Savior who is working this out for good and is changing us IN the Flood and the fire. Isa. 43.
Bless you for this scripture. and devotional.