Beloved, have you ever caught yourself saying things like “I know God is good and that He has helped many others… BUT… you don't understand my specific situation… My XYZ problem is so big…“?
Now, all of us love to believe that we are special… that nobody else can fully comprehend the unique struggles and challenges that we face, right?
You know what? MAYBE that's true… Maybe the particular obstacle you're up against is really one of a kind… but even if that's the case, let me ask you an important question:
“Why are you making your problems bigger than God?”
Today, I just want to show you from the scriptures how awesome our God is… and I hope that by the end of this message, you will receive a fresh revelation of His great love for you!
Let us start with Genesis 31:6-9…
“You know that I have served your father with all my strength, yet your father has cheated me and changed my wages ten times. BUT God did not permit him to harm me. If he said, ‘The spotted shall be your wages,’ then all the flock bore spotted; and if he said, ‘The striped shall be your wages,’ then all the flock bore striped. Thus God has taken away the livestock of your father and given them to me.”
Jacob's father-in-law, Laban, was extremely mean to him. He took advantage of Jacob's love for Rachel to make Jacob work hard for him… BUT God knew what was happening and righted the wrong against Jacob and turned it around to bless him abundantly… That's the beauty of our God!
Now let us look at Genesis 50:20-21…
““You intended to harm me, BUT God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don't be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.”
Joseph's own brothers betrayed him but God turned it around and used that situation for good and raised Joseph up to be the most powerful man in Egypt beside pharaoh so that he could save many lives…
And after being touched by God's grace… look at Joseph's response… Instead of anger and bitterness towards his brothers, he responded with forgiveness and kindness… That's what grace will do to you!
Next we turn to Isaiah 60:2…
“For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; BUT the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you.”
As children of God, we don't have to worry about the darkness because He will be there to shield us, He will be there to rescue us and He will be there to make us shine and be a beacon of light to many for His glory, Amen? =)
Finally let's look at John 16:33…
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; BUT be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Jesus himself has assured us that even though we may face trials in our life on earth… we should be of good cheer because He has overcome the world. He is already sitting at the right hand of the Father… He has already done everything and all we have to do is rest in His finished work!
Beloved, I want you to notice that every time God used the word “BUT” in the scriptures above… it's to speak of His Glory and His Grace and His Power to turn the darkest situations around for good. Next time you use the word “BUT”, instead of using it to limit His Goodness from flowing into your life, use it in the same way He does… For example… “My XYZ problem is pretty big… but you know what? My God is BIGGER!”
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To Your Success,
Yee Shun-Jian
Founder and Chief Happiness Officer,
101PowerfulAffirmations.com
