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“I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.” Psalm 30:1 Have you ever wondered, “Why are all these unfair setbacks and difficulties coming against us? Why all the opposition?” It’s because when we gave our life to Christ, God said, “You’re mine.” When He put a crown of favour on our head, we became a target to the enemy. He knows God has destined us to take new ground, so he’s working overtime to try to stop us. Those bad breaks weren’t random; those were strategic attacks. The enemy wouldn’t waste his time bringing those challenges if he didn’t know there was greatness in us. We need to know that there is a fight for our future, but it’s not our battle. God is fighting for us. The enemy may send opposition that looks too big, but God triumphs over every negative force. Those setbacks and difficulties that are trying to keep us from our destiny, God is speaking to them right now. Breakthroughs are coming, healing is coming, f...

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart”. Galatians 6:9 It’s easy to believe when we’re seeing signs of what we’re believing for. The test comes when we’re praying, but the report isn’t improving. We know God put the promise in our heart, but there’s no sign of it happening. But many times, before a promise comes to pass, we have to go through a season of silence when we don’t see anything changing. This is when many people get discouraged and give up. Paul says that in due season we shall reap if we don’t lose heart. It doesn’t say there’s a good chance we’ll reap. God says that if we won’t get tired of doing the right thing, we will reap in due season.

“What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open”. Revelation 3:7 We’ve all had times when we didn’t get the job we wanted, or the loan that didn’t go through. We did our best , but the door closed. But God wouldn’t allow the door to close if it was going to keep us from our destiny. We may not see how it can work out, but the scripture says God is our doorkeeper. Other people and obstacles cannot keep us from what God has ordained for us. It may feel as though we’re behind a closed door. We’re working hard, but not getting ahead in our finances. Those closed doors are not permanent. The Most High God is our doorkeeper.

Some people will try to define us by our mistakes. Revelation 12:10 They’ll stick labels on us, reminding us of the times we failed, the times we compromised. When we go through one bad season, don’t be surprised if people say, “God is not going to bless us.” They can’t stop what God has ordained for our life. We may have failed, but we’re not a failure. That was a moment in our life, that was one season, and it doesn’t determine our future. We cannot stop others from putting a negative label on us. We are defined by what God says about us. We are forgiven. We are redeemed. Our failures are in our yesterday.”

“What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open”. Revelation 3:7 We’ve all had times when we didn’t get the job we wanted, or the loan that didn’t go through. We did our best , but the door closed. But God wouldn’t allow the door to close if it was going to keep us from our destiny. We may not see how it can work out, but the scripture says God is our doorkeeper. Other people and obstacles cannot keep us from what God has ordained for us. It may feel as though we’re behind a closed door. We’re working hard, but not getting ahead in our finances. Those closed doors are not permanent. The Most High God is our doorkeeper.

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart”. Galatians 6:9 It’s easy to believe when we’re seeing signs of what we’re believing for. The test comes when we’re praying, but the report isn’t improving. We know God put the promise in our heart, but there’s no sign of it happening. But many times, before a promise comes to pass, we have to go through a season of silence when we don’t see anything changing. This is when many people get discouraged and give up. Paul says that in due season we shall reap if we don’t lose heart. It doesn’t say there’s a good chance we’ll reap. God says that if we won’t get tired of doing the right thing, we will reap in due season.

“I will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.” Psalm 30:1 Have you ever wondered, “Why are all these unfair setbacks and difficulties coming against us? Why all the opposition?” It’s because when we gave our life to Christ, God said, “You’re mine.” When He put a crown of favour on our head, we became a target to the enemy. He knows God has destined us to take new ground, so he’s working overtime to try to stop us. Those bad breaks weren’t random; those were strategic attacks. The enemy wouldn’t waste his time bringing those challenges if he didn’t know there was greatness in us. We need to know that there is a fight for our future, but it’s not our battle. God is fighting for us. The enemy may send opposition that looks too big, but God triumphs over every negative force. Those setbacks and difficulties that are trying to keep us from our destiny, God is speaking to them right now. Breakthroughs are coming, healing is coming, f...

“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” 2 Timothy 1:6 One of the saddest things would be to come to the end of life and wonder what we could have become. “What if I hadn’t neglected to use the gift that God gave me? What if I had broken away from the people who were causing me to compromise? What if I had taken that step of faith in my career and not played it safe all the time?” You don’t have to wonder. You can start today. You can still become who God created you to be. The question is, do you want it badly enough? You have to go after what God has for you. Being passive and indifferent will keep you from your destiny. Stir your passion up and make the decision, “I’m going to pursue God and all that He has put in my heart. Prayer: “Father, Thank You for entrusting us with gifts and talents. Thank You that we have greatness in us because You put it there. Help us to stir up our faith and let the passion be...