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I HAVE NEWS FOR YOU

News.....

What comes to mind any time someone says I have news for you?
News...hmmmm
I remember a few months ago I was told the outcome of my daughter's test results
and the doctor said..I am afraid it is not great news..

Two things come to mind every time you are told you have news
Two things...FEAR or FAITH...
Fear of the known or Unknown or Faith in the one who Knows it all.

Last week...the same words I heard months ago
were repeated again..
Stella am so sorry but it is not great news..
It took a while for the enormity of the news to sink in.
But as it sunk,I was overcome with emotion
I struggled to hold back tears..not again Lord..
I looked at the report before me
and I could sense fear rising..

What was I going to do..
who was I going to believe
I could hear the holyspirit reminding me of God's promises
That affliction would not arise a second time..
I could hear the enemy saying..but you trusted and had faith but where is the result of your faith...
you prayed,you fasted,you sowed..but where is your harvest.
Ah...as I shut my ears to the lies of the enemy,
I made a decision to judge God Faithful inspite of all..
Yes we prayed,fasted,trusted and Our precious child still died
But that doesn't make God any less than he is..He is a Good and Faithful God
I made a decision not to allow my experiences define my God.
I handed my Fears over and received faith for the road ahead..

What news have you received Beloved..
It doesn't matter how negative or impossible it is...
Whose Report would you believe...
Lets walk this faith walk together...What ever report is challenging God's authority
let us lay it at his feet and exchange our fear for faith
and confess God's report concerning that situation.

Your past experiences,Hurts or disappointments do not in
any way define how big or great Our God is..
It doesn't matter how grave the news is.
He is Still God,Still Strong,Still working miracles for his own.
I shall Testify..and so would you..
Stay Strong...
Those who trust in the LORD are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.PS 25:3NLT




Comments

kemi said…
Ever faithful God, we bless ur Holy name. Thanks for sharing Sis, God be with u always. Amen
4 July 2013 at 23:22
Efua said…
Ah! Thank you! I will not let my circumstances or experiences define my God. He is who He is and He will be who He will be. All glory, dominion and power belongs to Him. HOLD ON SIS!
5 July 2013 at 00:02
Unknown said…
Thanks for sharing this charge.May God help us all to stay focused on the cross which has not made our lives to be crossed till date.Abundant Grace is all I ask for in times of trials & alwayz.
God bless you mega sis!!!
5 July 2013 at 10:37
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