JUNE 22; STRONG CONFIDENCE IN GOD

e who trust in the LORD Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever’

DAILY READING • Revelation 19; Isaiah 5-6; Psalm 109:20-314

In 1735, a young Anglican minister, John Wesley, was invited to serve as a pastor to British colonists in Savannah, Georgia. When he boarded a ship in England to head to his new station, he also found that on the same ship were a group of German Moravian Christians, who were on their way to preach to American Indians.

However, as they sailed on the high sea, the weather became very stormy and their ship was caught in serious turbulence. The situation became so bad that Wesley feared for his life. However, while he was worried and afraid, he noticed that the group of German Moravian Christians were not afraid at all. In fact, throughout the storm, they sang praises to God.

Wesley found their calm in the midst of such a terrible storm quite amazing. And when the trip finally ended, he asked the Moravian leader about their serenity..

The Moravian responded with a question, asking Wesley if he had faith in Christ. Later when Wesley reflected on the man’s question, he realized that if indeed he truly had faith he would not have been afraid. And so this experience led Wesley to a period of soul searching that resulted in a fresh encounter with Christ. Through seeking God earnestly, his life was totally revolutionized and he emerged as a new and better preacher who made profound impact in Church history and founded the Methodist Church whose membership numbers in millions today.

Psalm 125;1 says ‘Those who trust in the LORD Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever’

Faith is unwavering confidence in God, that makes you immovable despite any negative circumstance. Such steadfast faith in God is what will keep you calm in the midst of any storm. When you have taken the time to build a strong anchor in God’s Word, you will not be moved or shaken by happenings around you.

Today, the world is full of troubling news and anxieties as fear seems to lurk at every corner. In the News there are often diverse tales of evil occurrence and in the society, the sense of insecurity runs high.

However, those that put their trust in God are like mount Zion which cannot be moved. No matter the stormy situation in the world, our strong confidence at all times is in our God, who is our constant shield and defense.

Unwavering confidence in God is what makes us victorious in any contest. What defeated Goliath was the confidence David had in God. It was this confidence that made David to run towards Goliath whom the whole army of Israel was running from. (1 Samuel 17:32-37)

The Bible said concerning Abraham: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; (Romans 4:20-21).

Indeed when you truly trust God, your confidence in Him will be expressed through the praise coming from your mouth. Praise is giving verbal expression to your faith.

The Lord’s promise of protection is to those who maintain fellowship with Him, who dwell in His secret place and abide under His shadow.

In Psalm 61: 2-4 David says, ‘In the midst of this storm I will cry out to You, “when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings”

Indeed under the shadow of God’s wings we have a safe place, a refuge, a shelter. And thanksgiving and praise are covenant platforms through which we can access this hiding place in God. Let us therefore maintain a lifestyle of diligent study of the Word, prayer and praise. By so doing we will be continually preserved from every trouble and kept safe in every storm.

PRAYER: Lord, please grant me the grace to build up strong faith and confidence in You through committing to a lifestyle of diligent study of Your Word, and praise. Thank You Lord for always persevering me by Your Presence in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :

Praise is proof that you believe God to do what He said He would do in your life, WORDBITE 222

#RHOGIC #Apostle Goodheart

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

World Bank approves $750m loan to improve electricity in Nigeria

Image
The World Bank has approved a $750 million loan to the Federal government which is to be used to improve electricity supply in the country.   In a statement released today Wednesday, June 24, the World Bank said the loan is for the power sector recovery operation (PSRO) to achieve financial sustainability and enhance accountability in the sector. According to the bank, the PSRO will ensure that 4,500 MWh/hour of electricity is supplied to the distribution grid by 2022.   Shubham Chaudhuri, World Bank country director for Nigeria, said an improved supply of electricity will lift at least 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. “The lack of reliable power has stifled economic activity and private investment and job creation, which is ultimately what is needed to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. The objective of this operation is to help turn around the power sector and set it on a fiscally sustainable path. This is particularly urgent at a time when...
Read more

JUNE 27; SEEKING THE TRUE TREASURE...

Image
Matthew 6:19-21  ‘Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:’ But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.’ DAILY READING – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13; Isaiah 17-19; Psalm 114 The concept of the ‘afterlife’ was a part of Egypt’s long history. The afterlife was imagined as a paradise where one lived eternally, with all the good things of life of earth, the only difference being an absence of unpleasant or sorrowful things. And so in order to enjoy this paradise, Egyptian kings were buried with the items that would enrich their afterlife. For instance, in 1922, when Archeologists  excavated the tomb of Egyptian King, Tutankhamun, who was buried in 1323 B.C, they found in the tomb more than 2,000 treasures, including a throne decorated wi...
Read more

Sound Of Revival Devotional: JUNE 26; BEAUTY FOR ASHES

Image
Psalm 67:5-6 'Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us’ DAILY READING; • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16; Isaiah 14-16; Psalm 113 When Angie Rodgers was pregnant, doctors said her baby had serious issues in the womb and gave her the option of abortion. However, as a Christian, Angie never considered the option, choosing rather to put her faith in God. And no matter what the doctors said, she told them she was not aborting her baby. Her daughter, Grace Anna was born with a rare form of dwarfism called Conradi Hunermann, which causes spinal deformities, scaling of the skin, cataracts and little to no hair. Grace Anna spent most of her first weeks hooked up to machines in the hospital. However, despite the baby’s medical condition, never once did Angie Rodgers regret her choice to allow Grace Anna to live. Then when Grace Anna was about a year and half,  something amazing ha...
Read more