Take 2012 for example. Powerful words were spoken as we
began the year. You can ascertain whether all those things came to pass. Are
all of us meant to experience the same things? It’s true we almost want the
same things; if not financial breakthrough, relationship stability, if not
promotion, physical well being and so on. But on the other hand, I believe that
each of our paths is unique.
As for me, despite what I have heard concerning 2013, I have
determined still to hear for myself what the LORD purposes for me. For the
years I have walked with Him, I have understood that the cup meant for you to
drink from, shall not be taken away. Few of us are looking towards a season of
suffering; and consequently we fail to ask for the grace to help in times of
need. Let us look at Paul’s desire.
“I
want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and
participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from
the dead.” -- Philippians
3:10-11
Friends, just as we look at what God can do
for us in the New Year, so should we look at what we can do for the Kingdom. I
desire to give more financially to the work of God, to be joyful while serving
others, to put the interests of others before mine and intercede for the needs
of others more than for myself. I believe doing this with faith will attract
the glory of Heaven and the blessing of God.
I am fully aware that moments of trouble,
weakness, pain and scarcity may come. Why? Because we are still on earth! But
the comfort is that God will be with me through these moments to strengthen and
help me escape being a better person to the glory of His Name.
For some of us, we are trusting God for
that job, for a spouse or any other need we may have. Let me submit it to you
that the year may end with none of those being fulfilled. This does not in any
way undermine the faithfulness of God. It is important to remember that in as
much as it is a New Year to us (mortal men); God appoints seasons in His sovereignty.
God is not going to do things in your life
just because it is a New Year (2013)! No. So if the year ends and you still don’t
have the car you desired to have, it’s ok; but it is not alright if the year
ends and you are at the same level of faith and growth in knowing Christ as you
began the year! We ought to become richer towards God whether or not our earthly
riches increase.
I still have no better way of looking at
2013 rather than one day at time.
This
is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice
and be glad in it. – Psalms 118:24
Happy New Year!
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