You cannot go down!

“Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.  And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.” Genesis 21:18-19KJV.

Even though you may have limited resources and find yourself pushed into the wilderness of life, you cannot go down. Those who are part of God's plan and purpose cannot suffer destruction. God will show up, protect you, supply your needs, and turn your situation around. Hagar, sent into the wilderness with her son and limited provisions, believed her son would die when the water ran out (Genesis 21:14). But God intervened, promising that the child would become a great nation and opening her eyes to see a well of water (Genesis 21:18–19). Just as God provided for Hagar and her son, He will provide for you, ensuring that you do not go down in your situation.

As a child of God, no matter what you are going through, you will not experience the worst. You are part of God's plans and purposes, and He will deliver a miracle in your life. You will not perish in your challenges; something good is about to happen. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God has plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future. Furthermore, Jeremiah 20:11 assures us, "But the Lord is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten." Only your enemies and unwanted situations will be put to shame and disgrace. Trust in God's promise and His unfailing provision, for you cannot go down.

Prophetic Word: "Thus says the Lord, 'Fear not, for I am with you. I have called you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you' (Isaiah 43:1-2). Just as I provided for Hagar in the wilderness, I will provide for you. Lift up your eyes and see the well of water I have placed before you. Do not be discouraged by your present circumstances, for I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland (Isaiah 43:19). Your trials will turn into testimonies, and your tests into triumphs. You cannot go down, for I am lifting you up and setting you on high. Trust in Me, for I am the Lord your God who holds your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you' (Isaiah 41:13).'"

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and faith. We thank You for Your unfailing love and the assurance that we cannot go down because You are with us. Just as You provided for Hagar and her son in the wilderness, we trust that You will provide for us in our times of need. Open our eyes to see the wells of water You have placed before us. Strengthen our hearts and help us to stand firm in Your promises.

Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against us shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against us in judgment, we shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). We believe that You have good plans for us—plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). We pray for Your divine protection, provision, and guidance in every area of our lives.

Father, we lift up our challenges to You, knowing that You are greater than any obstacle we face. We ask for Your miraculous intervention and the courage to trust in Your perfect timing. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We thank You in advance for the breakthroughs, blessings, and testimonies that are on the way. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.