“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” - Romans 8:28 (NIV).
Have you ever had a boundary conflict or had someone take advantage of you? In these times it is frequent to find neighbors tussling for land, and taking advantage of others. It can be very upsetting and the wronged party has every right to protest. However, there are those other times when we need to seek wisdom and let go, assured that the Lord will bless us though wronged.
Once there was such a conflict between the herdsmen of Abraham and Lot (Genesis 13). They had all grown in wealth of their stock which seemingly could no longer accommodate the land. The herdsmen were now engaged in an ugly quarrel that was about to degenerate into open war.
Other than engaging in constant squabbling Abraham comes up with an offer. He gave Lot the option of choosing the best land which he easily did (Genesis 13: 10-11). And so a simmering conflict was averted. Later Abraham who chose the apparently less productive part would be blessed in leaps and bound.
Should you be involved in a conflict with someone over a certain possession, there could be a point in lodging a protest, say in the courts. But at times just let go. The Lord will bless you even more!
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth that I know the power of let go for you are a God who blesses in all situations!
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16/04/2024 - 17/04/2024 All day“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Peter 3:8)
Have you had a moment when you felt you were out of time? It is “too late” is perhaps what went through Martha and Mary when life slipped out of their brother Lazarus. But when news got to Jesus he did not drop whatever he was doing to rush to their rescue. “So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days” (John 11:7). Later he decided to go and, “On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days” (vv 17).
Yet in spite of this delay Jesus found Martha’s faith apparently not shaken. “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask” (vv 21-22).
Meanwhile Mary who had stayed in the house on hearing of his arrival came out wondering if there was any hope. “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died” (verse 32). She felt it is too late.But it was not too late. “Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” (vv 40). Thus, “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go” (vv 43-44).
If you believe in the Almighty God, then there is nothing like too late! Perhaps you too have a matter that has not only been ailing for a while but by all physical appearance is dead. Well, if you believe, it is not too late. It was against reality and quite laughable to think that a man who had been dead for four days could be restored to life. Well, the Lord did it. What more is it with you that the Lord can’t restore to life?
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth. you who raised Lazarus from the dead even after four days of being in the tomb, I bring to you all my affairs even that which appears dead, that you restore it to life, for nothing is too late with you, because of the faith have in your son, Lord Jesus
