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A good word makes the heart glad (Proverbs 12:25). Today, will you go out of your way to show love by speaking a good word to someone? You might make their day.
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It’s too late. The time for a turnaround has passed. The episode of this life is gone and there’s nothing we can do about it.
“There is nothing we can do about it.” Sound familiar? How many times in our lives have these words been spoken by others, or even by us? These words surface when we are at a loss for how to handle what’s before us. It could be that we have tried, perhaps multiple times, to work on a solution in the midst of a mess, but our trying has fallen flat, and it just didn’t come together as we had hoped.
At this point, the white flag of surrender is raised, and we give up. Looking at what seems to be irreversible and impossible, a solution unrecognizable to us, it is easy to believe that the time of hope is no more. “Why troublest thou the Master any further?” (v. 35). For them, they knew what death looked like and the time for help has gone by according to what they believed to be true, so they spoke, “Thy daughter is dead.”
But when you invite Jesus to your house. When you ask for Him to get involved with the problem, there is nothing too hard for God (Jeremiah 32:17, 27).
“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe” (v. 36). Jesus stepped in and took immediate action against anyone who would try to stand in the way of this miracle from going forth. As soon as He heard the negative report, He countered it with His own promise: “Be not afraid, only believe.” Their news was dismal, and they were ready to close the case on the possibility of something good coming from this hurt, but Jesus had better in mind.
There is no situation that is beyond His power to help when it is relinquished into the hands of our God. Instead of holding on to what you see and feel, hold on to your faith. During these crucial moments, give Jesus space to work a miracle. Others may not understand, and the full revelation may escape you, nevertheless, “let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6) and believe.
“I say to you, arise” (NKJV). The command for life to return to this daughter speaks hope: “It is not too late!” Where we may see the end, Jesus sees a new beginning. In what area are you hoping to see a turnaround? Believe, trust, and arise!
Father God, we are praying for Your touch in the midst of whatever we are facing. Healing, deliverance, or just circumstance – Father God, we need You. We believe that You can work the impossible. We believe that Your favor and blessings and miracles are still in effect today. And whatever it looks like, it is not too far gone for You. Father God, we believe that You can restore, you can bring it back to wholeness and healing, and cause us to arise. “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1, 2) is my heart’s prayer, and it is in Your hands, O God, we place it all. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray, AMEN!
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14
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God stretches our faith, pulling us to follow Him through what seems to be desert wildernesses. His fulfilled plan is on the other side, yet to get there we have to venture out into the unknown territories where He calls us, step by step in our own walk of faith.
May we, through this day, venture forth where God is leading with a heart of faith that refuses to turn back.
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“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee,” Isaiah 26:3
Peace is something that may seem far out of reach for most. It is greatly desired and sought after; yet, many will never lay hold of it. Why is that? The answer is because of where it is found. It is found in a made-up mind centered on who He is and a devoted heart that believes in the promises He has made. “Perfect peace” speaks of the character of God at work. Wherever He operates and whatever He delves into is marked by perfection. That means when He established something that He wants to offer to all mankind He does so without there being anything wrong with it. No fault in it whatsoever. And He does here also. As a matter of fact, the only thing that can mar this “perfect peace” that He is so willing to give is how man (the human race) accepts it.
When one’s mind is focused wholeheartedly on an idea, then that becomes the single vision of that person. Once the picture of the mind’s eye is narrowed in one direction, that’s where one will be led to follow. Now imagine a time of being in the midst of arduous and severe trials and tribulations. Where there are sorrows and disappointments that seem to do nothing to encourage one’s focus on God, only working to tear away at one’s faith. Yet, through it all, that person takes a stand within them and says, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Rom. 8:31).
The person who is able to stir up his faith in this manner as a defense and a shield to his mind, using the focus of God at work in his life and verifying it through His Word, will be kept in “perfect peace.” He has made an on-purpose decision that no matter how bleak and dismal it may seem right now, God is greater than all, and “His tender mercies are over all His works,” (Ps. 145:9). “How is one able to do that?” you may be crying out in frustration. I answer you with Abraham’s example as referred to by Paul in Romans 4:20-21, where it says, “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.” Simply put, as our verse in Isaiah 26:3 says, “Because he trusteth thee.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” That is including, “perfect peace.” All His promises are in His Word and the one who bases the foundation of all that he believes on that one rock-solid truth will be upheld and kept through the worst of storms.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
You are special. What God has placed in you is special. You are an original creation anointed for such a time as this. What God has in you is for you. Enjoy the masterpiece that is you, for that is how He created you.
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“There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat,” Matthew 26:7
Each of us possesses the precious. Each of us has within our being an ointment of appreciation to our Lord. Each of us carries the sense that without Him we are nothing, therefore, what I do have I pour out for Him.
Much of our culture is self-seeking. But God is asking for flags of surrender to be waved for service. That we give up and pour out all for Him. That we show the world a thing or two about true love; true appreciation to a Savior who poured out all for us.
Do I mean empty your bank accounts? That’s not what I am speaking of here. I’m talking about service. Good examples of selfless service are hard to find in our age. The way for many to see something beautiful in Christian service is blocked by the hoarding of blessings to oneself. The gain for self has dimmed a light that once so richly shone. Self has taken place on a pedestal that it was not meant to mount.
Jesus calls us to the service of this woman who gave up her best to bless. When was the last time we gave up our best to bless others? When was the last time we put our wants and desires on the back burner and put the thoughts and cares of others in the forefront?
Despite scathing ridicule, the woman unashamedly approached Jesus with her expensive, yet still, inadequate gift. You see, for all He did for us, no gift can repay. The costliest of earthly possessions and service can’t scratch the surface of reward for what He accomplished on the cross. Yet, we are compelled to press forth and give our best.
“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works…” (Titus 2:7, KJV). It’s time for a new pattern to be laid. The foundation of self must dissipate, and new groundwork needs to be founded on who He is in our lives and all that He has already done. It’s time to show the world a different lifestyle. A life built on pouring out.
When we pour out for Jesus, the preciousness within us becomes evident. Man can then see the good that was once hidden. He can see the difference that was once disguised. When we release the precious that is in us we become vessels that honor the Lord; for it was on the cross when He poured out the precious for us.
The world needs a visual aid. When they see us break the box and release the preciousness of good works inside, they will “glorify your Father which is in heaven,” (Matthew 5:16, KJV).
“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life,” (1 Timothy 6:18-19, KJV)
Look for a way to bless others today and to pour out into their lives. God bless you.
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“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3
Father God, We are praying today for the fruitfulness of Your people. May Your hand of prosperity be upon them. May You cause the works of their hands to increase and bring forth abundance. May the increase of their ministries, work, and lives be forever blessed, in Jesus’ name, AMEN!
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Taking time to remember all God has done for you, where God has brought you from, and all that God has delivered you through is always a good idea. “I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.” Psalm 77:11
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Sometimes you may come to a place that seems impossible to pass. This is a place that edges the border of what we have been delivered from to where we are being brought to. It is in situations like these, when God shows up, there is no doubt that His hands have been working something extraordinary through it all. The waters may crash on the shores before and the enemy’s army may be rolling behind, but God sees you, standing there on the fringe, in a world where these two impossibilities meet, yet in Him, there is nothing impossible. In Him, there is always a way. In Him, you are not in a helpless position. In Him, the victory is already won. Before you ever came to this place, He already knew what He would do. So rest, weary one, in His sovereignty. Rest in His plan. You may not understand it, but He does. You may not know how it will work out, but He does. This will be performed by His strength, His wisdom, and His Spirit (Zechariah 4:6), not by anything we say or do. In getting past this place, all glory, honor, praise, and credit go to God. He is the one who will get you to the other side in peace and wholeness, with singing and rejoicing (Exodus 15:1-21). To you who are standing on the edge, in Him, you are not standing alone.
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.” Exodus 14:13-18
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