Are you in need of a miracle today? Maybe it is for a situation at work, a relationship, in your body or in your walk with God?
Maybe the situation you are facing has become your Goliath and the only way you can see it through is if God does a miracle for you. Do you still believe that He can do it for you, the same way He opened the Red Sea for the Israelites to escape the Egyptians, the same way He gave Sarah a baby at the advance age of 90, the same way He raised Lazarus from the dead and the same way He healed every person who asked Him in the three years of His ministry on earth?
Our faith often tends to waver in our struggles and we begin to question God’s intentions and His goodness, but God is good during the good times and during the bad times. He is always good. Do you believe it?
God wants to challenge us to believe it:
Jesus looked at her and said, “Didn’t I tell you that if you will believe in me, you will see God unveil his power?” (John 11:40 TPT)
During a time of trial it is not the time to turn on God and ask Him “Why did You let this happen to me God?” and to doubt His faithfulness. During those times we need to remember that it is not God’s goodness that needs to be re-evaluated but instead our focus and belief.
When the hard times keep coming and do not appear to line up with God’s promises for our lives, don’t question God’s goodness. He is not failing you.
When a situation enters your “do not understand” box where you struggle to see its purpose and God’s goodness, continue to say, “God, I may not get why this is happening, but I will continue to trust in You and the promises You give in Your Word. I will not be shaken by my circumstances, but I will remain steady in Your Word.”
Be moved by God’s Word instead of your circumstances.
When a little boy was staring death in the face and where very little hope was given, the people involved in that little boy’s life believed in a God that can still do miracles in spite of the dire situation in front of them. By seeking God in the midst of the storm, He gave these words of praise for the making of a new song to stand in the victory that was about to come against all odds.
I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for me
I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the storm
Louder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roar
Up from the ashes, hope will arise
Death is defeated, the King is alive!
I raise a hallelujah, with everything inside of me
I raise a hallelujah, I will watch the darkness flee
I raise a hallelujah, in the middle of the mystery
I raise a hallelujah, fear you lost your hold on me!
(The words of Bethel Music’s song “Raise a Hallelujah”)
I don’t know what it is you are facing today, but you have a choice: are you going to believe that God is ALWAYS good no matter your circumstances and that He can still do a miracle for you, whether in your marriage, your work, your children or body. Believe that nothing is beyond God’s reach and that He can work it for your good.
Maretha Retief