Jerry Savelle's website devotional for today is all about faith and a real blessing to me!
FAITH CAN TURN ANYTHING
Now faith is the substance of
things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith we understand that
the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen
were not made of things which are visible (Hebrews
11:1,3 NKJV).
If the unseen force of faith
ignited God’s own Word to form the worlds, then our faith can turn around any
situation we may ever face.
Faith can turn the table on any
attack of the devil. Faith can turn what the devil meant for evil into a
blessing. Faith can turn anything around to your benefit, if you will believe
and trust wholeheartedly in God’s goodness and mercy.
In the book of Genesis we find
the story of a man named Joseph who faced betrayal, unjust treatment, and
suffered one set back after another. Despite crippling circumstances that
included a stint in prison, Joseph continued to trust in the love, goodness,
and faithfulness of God.
If God is a good God (He is) and
you are walking with Him and walking in His Word, you can’t lose. No matter
what happens in your life, even if you don’t understand what is going on, your faith will cause things to ultimately work out for your good.
Faith in God’s love and
faithfulness to His Word creates an all-encompassing shield around you. When
you refuse to fear, the devil can do nothing in your life. When your
faith is in God, it is impossible for the devil to succeed against you. Every
attack and negative circumstance must turn around for your good, as
it did for Joseph.
Joseph ended up exactly where God
wanted him. He was made second in command over all of Egypt, and God used him
to save the lives of many people (see Genesis
50:20). God used all of the negative situations Joseph experienced to
prepare and train him for success in his assignment in life.
Praise God that every challenge
you face is nothing more than an opportunity to exercise your faith in His
Word, gain greater wisdom, and become better equipped to handle the calling
that is on your life.
Never crumple in the face of
adverse situations. Your plans may not have worked out the way you expected,
but God has everything in control. Faith in God and in His Word can turn
anything around for your good.
Confession: I am more than a
conqueror in all things. My faith is in God and in His Word. Anything the devil
may try to use against me for evil will turn for my good as I fulfill God’s
plan and purpose for my life.
AMEN! Remember that YOU are exactly who God says you are in His Word, whether you look and act like it or not! Make it your 'determined purpose' to find out who you are - IN HIM - and then count on God to do His part! HE will never fail you! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "Oceans - Where Feet May Fail":
Shalom in Him!
