“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]” John 16:33 (Matt 10:28; 1 Cor 2:9).
Don’t fret at the difficulties in our world today. Let it be a reminder why we need to seek God more and to ask for spiritual strength and favour. I was meditating the other day and reflecting, I considered which is greater the seen or unseen, the known or unknown, the revealed or yet to be revealed, the said or unsaid, the acted out or script? Still your heart and don’t let it run riot, because God has saved you from terrible nightmares you’re not even aware of.
Sometimes what you see is a deflection of a greater evil that occurred, a smokescreen for something more sinister. So why panic about the now, when your victory was prior in those moments of unknown help by God’s holy angels. The present challenges may be terrifying and exhausting, but know the devil wished so much worse, and did more plotting than you can ever figure out. I like to think there is some good in our world, even though sometimes it may not look like it, yet in a dark night a flicker of a lit candle could make a difference, also the dark sky has its stars, the earth still has its moon and sun, every tunnel has its light at the end, a dark story has its moments of sparkle, a night has its morning. God still gives water to quench thirst. Enough said. God gives each of us a responsibility to stand for truth, love and grace. No matter how little your contribution, together we all can make a difference and bring peace and light. In our thinking of love, good for those with a change of heart, honour of God and courage, we radiate holy light to others as well in our community.
So in this precious today be prayerful, and kind to everyone God brings your way. You may wish for more triumph for your positives to be more exceeding, but realise the only thing satisfying is from above. Be focused on growing your outcomes, but be patient and accept your lot. Rather make and create your own world, because God gives us balance, and uniqueness that often may keep us humble but has its use. God promises a time when there is no more difficulties and dark or evil time, when He is all-covering light an eschatological hope. Amen and amen.
Also, remember nobody knows tomorrow. Only God is all-knowing, we only know in part and prophesy in part until all is made clear. Like the Apostles assure us again, remember your inheritance in Christ. My prayer is when you have your opportunity you will deliberately do good, help the weak, protect those committed to your trust, commend those who encourage and pray for you, forgive those who speak evil of you and cause incredible offence, build relationships, and worship God.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
