It’ll Surely Pass ~ Pastor Chris Oyakilome
For our light, momentary affliction (this slight
distress of the passing hour) is ever more
and more abundantly preparing and
producing and achieving for us an
everlasting weight of glory [beyond all
measure, excessively surpassing all
comparisons and all calculations, a vast and
transcendent glory and blessedness never to
cease!] (2 Corinthians 4:17 AMP).
In our lives as Christians, hard times may
come; the crises of life can come to you in
trials, temptations, and persecution. But at
such times, hold on; don't give up, because it
only came to pass.
Recall Jesus' statement to His captors at His
arrest; He said, "I was with you in the Temple
every day, and you did not try to arrest me.
But this is your hour to act, when the power
of darkness rules" (Luke 22:53 GNB). It was
for a moment. When it was over, the
glorified Son of God was manifested.
Halleluiah! So, you may go through
difficulties and times of darkness, but the
Bible says count it all joy when you go
through diverse tests, knowing that the trial
of your faith works patience (James 1:2); it'll
turn out for your good.
It may be that you've been giving to the
Lord, sowing your seeds, and paying your
tithes, and suddenly, you lose your job. If
that happens, don't panic. Don't say, "O God,
why is this happening to me?" Someone may
even say to you, "If you're truly a Christian,
this should never happen to you"; that's not
true. Some things can happen to you even
though you're a Christian, but it doesn't
change who you are; you're still a victor!
The circumstances of your life don't, and
shouldn't describe or dictate the quality of
your personality. Jesus said, "In your
patience possess ye your souls" (Luke 21:19).
Remain confident in God's Word, no matter
what's happening to you, or around you.
They may put you in the dungeon; it makes
no difference! You may be despised and
ostracized; it makes no difference. The
greater One lives in you, and that's what
counts.
That trouble is for a moment! The adversity
is for a moment; it came, to pass! Whatever
pressures you're facing right now are all light
afflictions; they'll produce for you a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory as you
keep your focus on the Word.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for the comfort of
your Word. I declare that all things work
together for my good always, and I'm
triumphant today by the Word, in Jesus'
Name. Amen.
Further Study: || Isaiah 43:2 When thou
passest through the waters, I will be with
thee; and through the rivers, they shall not
overflow thee: when thou walkest through
the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither
shall the flame kindle upon thee. ||
|| John 16:33 These things I have spoken
unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In
the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world. ||
|| 2 Peter 1:19 NLT Because of that
experience, we have even greater confidence
in the message proclaimed by the prophets.
You must pay close attention to what they
wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining
in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and
Christ the Morning Star shines[ a ] in your
hearts.
Footnotes: a. 1:19 Or rises. ||
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 27:45-66,
Leviticus 1-3
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 17:10-21,
Psalm 14-16
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