Daily Devotional

STAND IN TRUST OF GOD AND REJOICE

October 12

y children, why would you worry about tomorrow when I have not yet created it? Don’t you know that I create each day brand new just for you? You say, “Tomorrow I dread what I will face!” Do you not know that this is fear, and there is no place for fear in the life of the obedient Christian? Since I create each day brand new, would it not be better if you say, “tomorrow may come, but I will acknowledge God as Lord over tomorrow?” Will this make a difference in your day? I believe so! What if you fear a debt due in three days? What if you stay awake worrying over the debt? Will this fear and worry create faith in your God to bring in the supply? I think not! Suppose you say to me, “Father your ‘perfect love (now) casts out (this) fear?’” (I John 4:18 NKJV) If you stand in trust and believing that I love you and will supply all your needs, then your confidence in me and acknowledgment of me will replace your fear and clear the way for my blessings and supplies to come to you in three days, if I create those days. You need to turn around your life and begin to express faith in your Father who will not fail you! If you have a debt a few days from now and are fearful, you may unwisely withhold your gifts to the Lord because of this fear. What is more important, that you hold on to your gifts and not release them, or that you bring your “first fruits” to the Lord God? If you do not sow, then how will you reap? Let go of all things in obedience and faith and your Father will come to you and bless you abundantly above what you could ever think or dream! What about your love for others? Do you say, “They have hurt me, and I will wait for them to apologize to me before I will forgive them.” Your unwillingness to forgive prevents them from repenting. You are in a state of pride. Be the first to forgive in true humility. This will release your Heavenly Father to convict the heart of your neighbor. Then true reconciliation and love can happen for you both! You do not have the time to waste in playing childish games. The days are shortened before the coming of the Lord! Be the first to love, the first to humble yourself, the first to forgive and the first to ignore the negative voice of the enemy! Stand up and lead people in righteousness! Your Father is watching you and has His hand upon your life. You are greatly loved my child!

Prayer

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Father, I release to you my faith and love! I repent for being selfish and not believing that if I trust you and am submitted to you, you will bless me in the presence of my family, friends, and the world. You hold this entire world in your hands. My times and seasons are under your holy authority! I will not fear tomorrow or its threats. You shine brightest for me in a crisis and in an impossible situation! I will give you the space and honor to come through for me and my loved ones, in the name of Jesus, amen!