Habakkuk 3:17 &18 - "Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall no herd be in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation." (KJV)
On of my favorite characters in the Bible is Job. There are lots of people who talk about the "patience of Job", and yet there was more than just patience at risk. One after another, messengers brought news, "While he was still speaking....". And yet, after losing his herds, his home, his servants, and finally his family, he still praised God. Satan's one desire is to break us Christians, troubles and trials are always coming our way! It seems that sometimes the more we follow God's plan for our lives, the harder things get. And yet, God is the God of circumstances, too. No matter how bleak it seems, He is in control. How we face the trials and troubles that come our way determine whether we win or lose the battle. The war is already won, but the battles are ours. It's easier to face today when we know that God has promised us tomorrow. Isaiah 64:4 says, "For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither eye seen, O God, beside Thee, what He hath prepared for him that waiteth for Him." Fight the good fight of faith and remember that our God reigns, He has already determined the outcome. Hold fast, and keep your eye on tomorrow, and Praise the Lord.
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