In Due Time

July 20, 2025

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 1 Peter 5:6

Each of us has gone through difficult times in life and each of us has experienced trials and tribulations. There may have even been times when we felt like, what we were going through was what we were going to have to do for the rest of our lives. As we are going through, we can feel like we are at our lowest point of life, and sometimes it is so low we do not feel like getting back up again. It is in these times that only The Lord can pick us up, and turn us around. The Scripture reminds us that we must humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God and He will exalt us in due time. I encourage you today to remember that no matter how low you may feel right now, God will pick you up in His time. Do not throw up your hands and give up, but you have to keep on going keep on striving, knowing you serve a God who will be there with you. You will have some experiences in life that will humble you, and you will also have some experiences in life that will knock you to your knees. It is then that you must look to God knowing He is the only One who can lift you in the time of trouble. God has a plan for your life, and just because the storms are raging now does not mean God has changed His plan for you. There are times when the valley is part of God's plan to exalt you. God will exalt you in His time, just trust and have faith that The Lord will work it out for you. I know God has a plan for my life and no matter what it looks like now; He will exalt me in His time. Since I know God is working it out for me, I have no doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for your timing. It is not always my time, but your timing is perfect and you will exalt me in due time. I will continue to trust you through it all because I know you love and care about me. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY