DESTROYING DELAY

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DESTROYING DELAY I Samuel 1:9-20 Devotional:- “And it happened, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli watched her mouth” (V.12) NKJV      Sometimes in the life of a child God, there could come a time of delay. This is when God’s promises seem foot-dragging, and expectations are not fulfilled when expected. When you have been praying about some situations and nothing seems to change. Sometimes such periods defy all kinds of wisdom and if care is not taken such a person’s faith could become cold. Such times are for you to grow strong enough to receive and retain your inheritance in God.

STOP THAT FEAR

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STOP THAT FEAR   

Matthew 14:22-33
“And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear” (V. 26) NKJV

    The enemy has gained so much ground in the lives of some people that they are always afraid of everything. God’s word says “Fear has torment” (1 John 4:18), Fear is destructive to life and destiny. Fear would not let a man live to see fulfillment of his destiny. Since fear is the opposite of faith, no fearful man can exercise faith to receive from God.

Fear grows in the hearts of people who will not depend upon the assurance of the word of God. Such a life will be frustrating. It will also grow in the heart of someone who listens more to evil stories than good ones. Fear will also grow in the heart of someone who believes in what people are saying rather than what God says. Anyone who is always afraid is already captured by the devil. Where there is fear, the devil can always prevail.

In the scripture we read today, the disciples of Jesus became afraid because of what they saw. Jesus was walking on the sea, coming to help his disciples out of the storm, but they thought He was a ghost. People are always afraid of the unknown, failure, and death. Be careful of what you often allow in your thoughts (Proverbs 23:7).

To overcome fear, you need to begin to build your confidence in God by His word. You can always be afraid when you feel alone. To be confident is to live in the consciousness of the presence of God (Psalm 23:4, Joshua 1:5). Believe the word, always think the word, and build your confidence in it to stop the fear. Greater is He that is in you (I John 4:4). He that watches over you never sleeps nor slumbers (Psalm 121:4). He Is always with you. Jesus said we should not be afraid of the devil or death (Matthew 10:28). Jesus has swallowed death in victory. You shall not die but live to declare God’s glory.

PRAYER: LORD, STRENGTHEN ME TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR WORD.

“MOST THINGS WE ARE AFRAID OF ARE WHAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN”

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