By Adeshola Abraham
'We thought we would never live through it.'
Job describes the rewards of obedience: 'If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity' (Job 36:11 NKJV). John adds, 'Whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do those things that are pleasing in his sight' (1 John 3:22 NKJV).
Paul describes the cost of obedience: 'You ought to know...about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us' (2 Corinthians 1:8-10 NLT). Notice the words 'He did rescue us...he will rescue us again...he will continue to rescue us'. God didn't lift Paul out of trouble, he walked with him in it and brought him through it.
You say, 'But I have asked God to help me understand the situation and he hasn't.' God doesn't owe us an explanation, but he promises us an exit strategy. 'The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it' (1 Corinthians 10:13 NCV).
Has God showed you or ask you to do something, please obey Him absolutely. And you'll see Him come through for you in Jesus name. Amen
Good Morning and a wonderful weekend.
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