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Memorise:
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. .. Psalm 33:11
Read:
Genesis 50:16-20
Message
As I conclude the teaching I started two days ago, I want you to take special note of today's memory verse. It tells us that God's counsel will stand forever. This implies that no matter what anyone tries God's plan for your life can never be changed. Isaiah 46:10 says, "...My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:"
When things that do not seem to align with God's plan for your life start happening to you, don't despair; trust God and be confident that He is able to make all things work together for your good. For example, in the Bible, God showed Joseph a glimpse of His plan tor his life in two dreams (Genesis 37:5-9). However, instead of keeping his mouth shut, he announced the dreams to his brothers and parents. His brothers got angry and sold him into slavery. They thought they were destroying him, but little did they know that they were helping Him towards his destiny. After he was brought into Potiphar's house, tragedy struck again, and he found himself in prison. I'm sure the devil must have mocked him and asked, "Now, what has become of your big dreams?" However, God never fails to bring His word to pass; He hastens His word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12). The bigger the challenges, the more He will showcase His mighty power.
God had a great destiny prepared for David, but the moment the oil came upon his head and he was anointed as king, it seemed all hell was let loose upon him. He became a fugitive for 13 years, moving from one hideout to another. In his psalms, he recorded how he felt during that season (Psalm 88:15, Psalm 25:16). However despite all he faced, he still became Israel's king as God ordained. I am sure that was why he said, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all" (Psalm 34:19).
Beloved, no matter how much the enemy tries to stop you from achieving that glorious destiny that God has prepared for you, I want you to know that all things will work together for your good when you love God, and you are aligned with His purpose (Romans 8:28). Loving Cod means that you must obey all His commands (John 14:15). Don't lose hope when negative circumstances come your way. Trust in God, obey all His commandments, and He will surely bring you to a glorious end in Him.
Bible In One Year:
1 Chronicles 24-26
Hymn:
When We Walk With The Lord
Key Point:
No matter the difficulties you may be facing in your life, God is able to make all things work together for your good.
When we walk with the Lord
Trust and obey!
For there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.