It Will Work Out

April 11, 2023

"Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:" 1 Peter 4:12

Each of us are going to have our shares of ups and downs, and there are going to be times when we feel like we are going through them alone. It is in these moments we should pray. As we look at our current situation and begin to wonder what we did to be in this situation? We will begin to wonder what have we done to The Lord that He has left us? As Christians we cannot expect to go through life and not face any difficulties. Our salvation in Christ is not a free pass from trials and tribulations. The Scripture reminds us to, not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try us, as though some strange thing happened to us. I encourage you today to remember that you are going to have trials in this life. You are going to have days when it will seem like nothing is going to work in your favor. When you go through these times in your life, do not think that it is strange, but remember that The Lord is with you. Do not think it strange when you are doing those things that you believe The Lord is calling you to do, and still there seems to be no relief in sight for what you are going through. Do not think it strange when friends are few. It is in these times you should remember that The Lord is working something in you for a greater good and The Lord is preparing you for great things. Trials and tribulations will come in my life, and I will not think that it is strange, but on the contrary, I will learn to rejoice knowing that The Lord is working everything out in my favor and for my good. Since I know The Lord is with me always, I have no doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord thank you for working everything out in my favor and for your glory. Continue to get the glory out of my life as I praise you even in difficult times. 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