In The Wilderness – #106

(Season Finale)

We Glory in Tribulations – Romans 5:3-5

My life was shaped by tragedies, which often shape us without our realization. It’s common to feel sorry for ourselves in the midst of tribulations, but in retrospect, we can see the value in our experiences. After enduring, suffering, and persevering through challenges, we can look back and say, “It was good for me that I was afflicted“.

Experience redefines our ideology, teaching us to glory in tribulations. Tribulations produce patience, which brings God’s approval, and His approval creates hope. Sometimes, God puts us on hold, allowing us to wait and gain experience.

Through tribulations, we grow and mature, developing a deeper understanding of ourselves and our faith. So, let us embrace tribulations, knowing that they shape us and bring us closer to God.

May you find strength and hope in your tribulations, and may your experiences redefine your ideology, bringing you closer to God.

Experiences are crucial because they give us hope. And often, we only experience God’s power when we face challenges.

– How can we know He’s a healer if we’ve never been sick?

– How can we know He’s a provider if we’ve never faced hunger or financial struggles?

– How can we know He’s a way-maker if we’ve never felt lost?

– How can we know He’s a deliverer if we’ve never faced attacks?

Don’t waste your experiences! With hindsight, I wish I could redo my life, armed with the experience I have now. I would have slept better at night, ignored critics, and focused on what truly matters.

Just because circumstances seem bleak now doesn’t mean they won’t improve. There have been times when I thought all was lost, wondered if I could survive, and doubted my ability to hold on. But experience gives us hope!

The devil wants us stuck in situations that undermine God’s promises in our lives. Don’t let him win! Hold on to hope and know that your experiences shape you for a brighter future.

I’ve got EXPERIENCE, and when the enemy attacks, I remind him of all the times God had my back and saved me:

– I’ve been sick, but I made it.
– I’ve been broken, but I made it.
– I’ve been heartbroken, but I made it.
– I’ve cried all night, but I made it.
– I’ve been betrayed, lied on, and rejected, but I made it.
– I’ve survived terrible accidents and demonic attacks, and I’m still standing.

Those with experience know what I’m talking about. Our testimonies authenticate what the Lord has done for us and what we’ve been through. Experience gives us hope, and hope never lets us down.

No matter what you’re going through, don’t give up! You have the Lord on your side, and with Him, who can be against you? (Romans 8:31) All things work for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Remember the Lord’s deeds (Psalm 77:11) and how He saw you through before; He’ll see you through this too.

God’s presence shows up strongest when all hell breaks loose.
You’re on the verge of a breakthrough in your journey.
Don’t give up!

Peace and Joy to you, and God bless you.