As we finish off what is usually deemed the month of new beginnings and approach a different season, I want to remind you that God is on track with his plans for you and has you exactly where you need to be. Perhaps the month hasn’t turned out the way you anticipated or it somewhat did, but you’re hoping for more.
If anyone can relate, it’s Martha. During her one-to-one with Jesus – after He seemingly turned up late for his on-call shift, She said: “If you had been here, Lord, my brother would not have died”. I have a feeling that this might be your stance about now – if you had given me that job, business deal, loan, connection, or treatment? Or if my ‘heifer’ weren’t plowed, then this situation wouldn’t be as complex or complicated.
It may seem that all hope is lost right now; however, it’s important to take hold of your thoughts, words, and actions. Are they full of faith or fear? Do they engender hope or despair? Are your assumptions optimistic or pessimistic? Selah!
I love the fact that in the midst of the loss, pain, anger, frustration, disappointment, exhaustion, and mood swings, Martha had a ’knowing’ and perspective that things could turn, and for the better. She said:
But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask him for. John 11:22
Herein is today’s reflection:
But I know: This speaks of faith – a confident assurance and expression [verbalization] of something expected in spite of the current evidence. The ‘But’ contrasts the present experience and introduces an alternate reality or possibility. It counters the status-quo by motioning the new. Why don’t you put those words into the atmosphere? I may be sick but I know, might be broke but I know, may have fertility issues but I know!
For I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him]. 2 Timothy 1:12
And we know [are convinced] that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God’s perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose. Romans 8:28
Even now: I imagine Martha drew from the same leaf Pa Abraham did when: He believed and hoped, even when there was no reason for hoping, and so became. Rom 4:18. I believe his condition was so hopeless and dead no virility drug or therapy could help, hence the account that “he believed the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being what does not yet exist”.
You may be dealing with a ‘dead’ or ‘buried’ situation like a loved one in a coma or in the mortuary, homelessness, or hysterectomy but God can still turn it around, even now. Release your faith by decreeing that things will change for the better, the circumstances notwithstanding. It’s never too late, God can step into your now and create something new this very moment… at once … in a flash …. tout de suite…. straight away…instantly… immediately…even now!
I will make you well again; I will heal your wounds, though your enemies say, ‘Zion is an outcast; no one cares about her.’ I, the LORD, have spoken.” Jeremiah 30:17
The LORD heard the voice of Elijah, and the life of the child returned to him and he revived. I Kings 17:22
God will give you: What an amazing perspective to have especially when something has been taken from you. Do you believe that God will take or give? It was during his most trying time that Job shared that “The LORD gives and takes away. May his name be praised!” Whilst there’s some truth in this concept, Job maintained an attitude of praise and obedience. No wonder his narrative ended with: “The LORD blessed the latter years of Job’s life more than the earlier years”.
He received more because God gave more. God has always been and will continue to be in the business of giving, but if you do not believe that about him then it may not be your reality. Do you believe God will restore [ give you back] your life, finances, womb or whatever your desire? Then say it! God will give me perfect health, supply all my needs, and multiply my seeds.
I, the LORD your God, will make up for the losses caused by those swarms and swarms of locusts I sent to attack you. Joel 2:25
His divine power has given us everything we need to experience life and to reflect God’s true nature through the knowledge of the One who called us by His glory and virtue. 2 Peter 1:3
Whatever you ask: This connotes that there is no limit to what you can have provided you ask for it. If it is in the earth realm or beyond even to the highest heavens, God owns it all. A cattle on a thousand hills, silver or gold, or the glory of Lebanon, they’re all his. Jesus encourages us to ask:
Therefore I tell you, everything you pray and ask for —believe that you have received it and it will be yours. Mark 11:24
The good thing about this is that you are not constrained by your ask list or prayer points. Why? Because God can do exceedingly more than you can ask or think; hence, often supersedes whatever you ask. So what are you going to ask for?
I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!” 2 Chronicles 1:12
He asked to live a long time, and you promised him life that never ends. Psalm 21:4
The end of the month is not the end of the world, God can do whatever you ask even now. #hollaapraise #fulfilmentcomes #privatejetcometh
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