Godly Sight
Thursday, July 23
Godly Sight
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12
When our lives are trouble-free, it’s easy to trust in God. It’s when the trials and tribulations come, that it’s harder to remain motivated. Sometimes we have a godly vision or goal for our lives and we work towards achieving or reaching it. Along the way obstacles obscure the vision or plan and we begin doubting whether we really are on track, or whether we really understood the Lord correctly. Did God really say this was for me or did He make a mistake? We can so easily feel discouraged at this point and even give up, because the vision is no longer so clear.
Yet these are the times I encourage you to push through the hardest. This is the time to push through and to trust the Lord for His guidance and help. If He gave us the vision, then He will surely bring it to completion. Realizing this truth is even more important than reaching the destination. Don`t allow yourself to lose hope and get caught up in the difficult part of your walk – the destination is definitely still there! Just remain. Stay the course. Don’t give up1 Do not loose heart. For if you remain, there is a prize to win. It`s also important to bear in mind that the Lord cherishes the journey we undertake and that there is a reason why we have to sometimes push through difficult times. The journey is often more important than the destination.
‘Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen’ (Hebrews 11:1).
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, I know that You see the bigger picture of my life that I can’t see. You went to the cross just for me so I know that I’ve got the victory. Forgive me for the times when I lose sight of this fact and want to give up hope. Help me to remember that You have a plan and purpose for my life even when I’m not able to see this clearly. I place my trust in You. Amen.