Recently over the past few weeks I have been encountering some odd,
perplexing and confusing situations, some have left me bemused and a bit
confused. Additionally since I have started this fast at Jubilee Church, I have
found myself becoming increasingly short and upset and generally overreacting
to certain situations. At the time I
have felt justified in my response, however upon discussion with my husband he
has suggested these issues should not be taken at face value and should not be
merely reacted to. Henceforth, he has
indicated that some of these situations should be reflected upon through
spiritual eyes and prayed about. Thus
today’s reading from the “Today: refresh, refocus, renew” devotional,
has reinforced or confirmed our discussions regarding to some of the issues I
have recently encountered and according to Joel Vande Werken
“But we do not pause as often to consider the
spiritual dimensions of our suffering. The apostle Paul reminds us that “our
struggle is not against flesh and blood” (Ephesians 6:12). Rather,
we contend with demonic powers that want us to think that our circumstances,
not our hearts, are the problem.”
So I just want to remind and encourage you as I encourage and remind
myself that whatever difficult situations we find ourselves in today or over
the next preceding weeks, that we should not see these situations as black and
white, but instead ask for Godly wisdom. Whether it be that terse and odd text
message, that argument with your spouse, that difficult client and the
challenging behaviour of your child, it has little in reality to do with your
circumstance and all to do with your altitude/faith walk. Our adversary will often throw demanding,
arduous and strenuous circumstances and situations in our path, however rather
than reacting and allowing these situations to inflame and upset us and if you
are the parent of a small child or children you will understand what I am
saying, we need to take a different approach.
Nevertheless, although it is often our first response to want to just react
or rant, I want to encourage you and myself to instead pray about the
situation, to ask God to reveal to what is really happening in this situation,
to give us spiritual eyes so we can really understand the ulterior spiritual
motive of this situation.
“James 1:5
If any of you
lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding
fault, and it will be given to him.” (http://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/wisdom-bible-verses/)
Then pray that the Lord will give you Godly wisdom and show you how to
respond and reconcile this situation.
Thus, what the devil might have wanted to use to bring you to sin,
instead the Lord will use to give you spiritual insight, he will give you victory
and provide you with a testimony.
We will always encounter difficulties and trials, however as we seek the
Lord’s face and grow in Godly wisdom, we will see the blessing in the storm and
how the Lord has taught us new skills and abilities, which we can in turn use
as our testimony and share with others.
In Jesus Name Amen
Your Sister-in-Christ
Cheli
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