"But when he SAW the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out,saying, ' Lord, save me!'" Mathew 14:30.
Peter saw Jesus walked on the sea. He desired to do so as well and got Jesus' word to do it. He took the step of faith and started walking on the sea. But suddenly, he saw the storm and was afraid, he doubted Jesus' word and began to sink!
You are sure that what you are doing is what you have always really desired to do. It may be a business, career, academic pursuit, ministry etc. You prayed and got God's confirmation before proceeding on it. You are sure you heard God. Everything started and was going well until the enemy sent a storm. This may be storm of financial stress, disappointment, discouragement or even failure. The storm is a challenge that makes one to ask himself whether he actually heard God.
Hear this: DON'T LOOK AT THE STORM!. if you look at the storm, you may be afraid like Peter and think the storm is stronger than the promise. This may lead you to doubt God. And you cannot sink until you doubt God's word.
There are three things you need to know about the storm:
1. Storms don't last. They die quickly.
2. Jesus is stronger than the storm. Infact storm obeys His voice.
3. You can calm the storm by speaking to it.
Perhaps you have looked at the storm, doubted God and began to sink; there is a way out. Just like Peter, ask God to save you and He will.
The storm is over. It is celebration time in Jesus name.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
STAND
".....Having done all, to stand" Ephesians 6:13 (KJV)
When a farmer cultivates a land, he clears the land, puts in the seed and waters it. He then has to stand or wait till God brings the harvest. But in the process of waiting, he ensures that there is no weed that can destroy or make the harvest lean. Now the waiting time depends on the type of seed he planted. The waiting time for palm tree is different from that of maize (corn) and so also is the value of the harvest.
Sometimes you need to wait patiently to receive what you are believing God for, just like a farmer has to wait for his harvest time. And while waiting, you should not stagger in your faith or give way to unbelief which can strangle the harvest. The fact that you have not received what you are believing God for does not mean that you have been denied of it. Abraham had to wait patiently for God to give him his Isaac. The combination of faith and patience is what delivers the promise. (Hebrews 6:12).
Beloved, is there any need in your life for which you have prayed, fasted, sown seeds, confessed and done all you have been taught to do? The next thing to do is to STAND. Stand in your faith because you will soon receive your harvest of miracle.
I ask God to give you the grace to be patient. Your prayers are answered in Jesus name.
When a farmer cultivates a land, he clears the land, puts in the seed and waters it. He then has to stand or wait till God brings the harvest. But in the process of waiting, he ensures that there is no weed that can destroy or make the harvest lean. Now the waiting time depends on the type of seed he planted. The waiting time for palm tree is different from that of maize (corn) and so also is the value of the harvest.
Sometimes you need to wait patiently to receive what you are believing God for, just like a farmer has to wait for his harvest time. And while waiting, you should not stagger in your faith or give way to unbelief which can strangle the harvest. The fact that you have not received what you are believing God for does not mean that you have been denied of it. Abraham had to wait patiently for God to give him his Isaac. The combination of faith and patience is what delivers the promise. (Hebrews 6:12).
Beloved, is there any need in your life for which you have prayed, fasted, sown seeds, confessed and done all you have been taught to do? The next thing to do is to STAND. Stand in your faith because you will soon receive your harvest of miracle.
I ask God to give you the grace to be patient. Your prayers are answered in Jesus name.
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