Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation... (Habakkuk 3:17-19).
I‘m often amazed at how some Christians easily give up and succumb to life’s challenges. You’ve got to understand that if you’re a child of God, you aren’t a victim! In the scripture above the prophet described a dire situation, yet chose to rejoice in the Lord all the same: “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places....” In other words, although there was a problem, the prophet wasn’t moved by what he saw, felt, or perceived. This should be your attitude as well. The story isn’t complete until you’ve won! Things may not be going the way you expect at the moment, but don’t despair. Reiterate your trust in God by giving Him praise for doing all things well. Tell yourself, “I’m not giving up” and begin to rejoice in the Lord God of your salvation.
Remember Paul and Silas? Things couldn’t have looked more hopeless for them as they huddled in chains in the dark dungeon of that maximum-security Roman prison. But instead of cringing in fear and hopelessness, they decided to praise God, and you know the rest of the story (Acts 16:23-36).
It’s time for you to praise God like you’ve never done before. You may not feel like it, but praise Him anyway, because that’s where the victory lies! It’s not over yet. Put your trust in God. Worship Him in spirit and in truth and Hell inhabit your praise and bring His power to bear on your situation.
By Pastor Anita
Best Rhapsodies
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Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord (Colossians 3:18). The responsibility of a wife in marriage ... -
Out the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seet...
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Wherefore the rather brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall (2 Pete...
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For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he... (Proverbs 23:7). Thoughts are pictures of the mind that have constructive or destructive poten...
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And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, And said, 0 Lord God of ... -
A merry heart doeth good like medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones (Proverbs 17:22). I’ve had the opportunity to observe people...
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Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly (Jonah 2:1). A young lady had been sick for several years and had been gi...