JUNE 18; HELP IN TIME OF NEED
DAILY READING; Revelation 15; Esther 6:14-8:17; Psalm 107:1-22
‘The Sound of Music’ is one of the most popular movie musicals of all time. It is based on the true life story of Maria Von Trapp, a young unknown nun from Austria, who eventually became a celebrated figure, known worldwide.
Maria was a woman of tenacious faith in God, who refused to give up in the face of the many challenges her family faced. As recounted in the movie, Maria had married the widowed Captain Von Trapp, when as a young nun, she was sent to be governess to his children. Then in 1938, the Von Trapp family had to flee Austria because they would not compromise their faith and principles by submitting to Hitler’s rule. Leaving their wealth behind, on arrival to the United States, the family had only $3.50.
Yet through faith in God, they persevered and eventually found a home and settled down. Years later, they started building a family lodge in Vermont. This lodge was nearing completion when a great a storm struck, and destroyed the structure.
Despite this discouraging situation, they started all over to build a second lodge. This lodge eventually was completed and became well known. However, on December 20, 1980, a fire broke out and razed down this second lodge.
On the verge of giving up, the family received a gift of a rug, which had been shipped to them by a family friend weeks before, but the rug only arrived the day after the fire incident. This rug had on it the Latin inscription ‘Nec Aspera Terrent’ (Be Not Terrified by Adversity). These words, seemed like a message from God, encouraging them not to give up. And so the Von Trapp family began again to rebuild the burnt lodge.
It took three years and $7 million to rebuild the lodge, but the family looked on to God and He enabled them to complete the project. On December 18, 1983, the renovated lodge was opened again to the public. And the rug, with the inscription ‘Nec Aspera Terrent (Be Not Terrified by Adversity] was prominently placed in the lobby of the new building. Indeed despite all the adversities faced by the Von Trapp family, through God’s help, they eventually overcame all.
‘Psalm 34:5 says ‘They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.’
When we look unto God we are able to overcome life’s adversities, no matter how difficult. Everyone at some point comes to those times, where it seems as if you are fighting a battle that seems bigger than you. However, despite how insurmountable any situation or how overwhelming the facts, when you turn to God, He will always give you the strength to overcome.
It doesn’t matter how high the odds may seem stacked against you, when you learn to rely on God’s strength and His help, He will fight your battles.
Always remember that you are serving the same God that parted the red sea and closed the mouth of lions. He is the same yesterday today and forever, and He is still available to save to the uttermost all that come to Him.
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus said ‘ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’
The rest Jesus gives us is when He takes over our battles. We do not overcome by our strengtht but through God, who works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure. God works through us to manifest His plans and purpose. Therefore in spite of any challenge, always realize that your destiny is too great and your assignment too important for you to get discouraged or give up. Indeed God, who began His good work in you, is able to bring it to completion.
Therefore, no matter the adversities we may sometimes face, let us always keep looking unto Jesus. As we focus on following His will and walking in obedience to His Word, surely He will perfect all that concerns. And in our times of need, we can always come boldly to His throne of grace, to obtain mercy, and find grace to help us overcome every adversity.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for keeping me strong in faith, and enabling me to conquer any challenge that comes my way. And as I come today to Your throne of grace, I know indeed I shall obtain the help and the strength I need in Jesus Name.
QUOTE;
Your present frustrations are God’s opportunities for manifestations.. WORDBITE 222
#RHOGIC #Apostle Goodheart
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