Faith in the Wilderness

by Olubunmi Salako on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 5:36pm

Sometimes in our lives we face opposition on every side and we think there's no way out. We may feel that there will be no way in this wilderness and there can never be river in our deserts. It is only human to feel this way, but if we can only think back and remember a similar time in the past and how God rode the storm with us, then we'll be able to wake up that faith that seems dormant presently.

Whatever you are going through at this time, I want you to know God is fully aware of it. Just as He uses blessings, victories, breakthroughs to launch us to our destinies and bless our lives, so also He uses oppositions, persecution, rejection and closed doors to fulfill His divine plans and purpose for our lives. The most important thing when in the wilderness of life is to remind yourself that God is in control because He promises never to leave us or forsake us.

You may say, it's easy for me to say this because I don't know where you've been and what you are going through, but I want you to know that God knows everything. He will never take us through what His grace would not cover. His grace is sufficient for us all.

We must not complain about our situations and circumstances rather praise Him for them. 1Thess.5:18.

You know what? He knew about them before the foundation of the world. The Bible says to cast our burdens on Jesus for He cares...

Before God promoted King David, He allowed him to face his Goliath and King Saul. Before He delivered the Israelites from Egypt, they had to face Pharaoh and the Red Sea. Daniel faced the lions. Shadrach, Meshack and Abednego contended with the fiery furnace. The name of Jesus becomes 'The Strong Tower' after He shed His precious blood for me and you. The list is endless, all to the glory of His Mighty name and for the promotion and upliftment of His beloved. He didn't promise a trouble free life but He asks us to be of good cheer for He has overcome the world.

I encourage you to use your situation as a ladder to your destination in God. He orchestrates our lives in such a way that opposition, persecution, rejection etc are turned to our advantage especially when we remain in His will.

As you enter this new week, be assured that He's ready to catch whatever the world throws at you and will use it to glorify His name concerning you.

When you are opposed and men revile you, and say all manner of evil against you, don't be depressed rather rejoice. Matt. 5: 11 -12

Just believe that blessings and favour are on your way. Don't even contemplate a revenge so you don't lose your blessings.

Whatever looks like a set back now will definitely turn out to be a ladder with which you fulfill God's purpose for your life. God is still in the business of using our supposed enemies, situations and circumstances to promote His purpose for our lives.

So I encourage you to stop complaining, and start praising Him for a change and see how He transforms your tests and trials to testimonies. The Bible says God inhabits the praises of His people. You bring the presence of God into your situation when you praise Him for it.

Have a really blessed week. Shalom

Written by Olubunmi Salako and inspired by Joel Osteen