And
we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who
have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28
The
Fight Is Fixed!
Have you ever watched a recorded soccer
match and you know the final score? There you are excited about the game and
then the opposing team scores. Their fans are ecstatic as they celebrate
because they are leading but as for you, you are thinking “you guys have no
idea what is awaiting you in the next half.” The game moves on and just before
the half time, the opposing team scores another goal and the noise in the
stadium is deafening. The fans are jubilant and you would think they have
already won the game. On the other hand when you look at the fans of the team
you are supporting, they seem like they have given up and they have nothing to
be happy about. As for you, you are not moved and you have a big smile on your
face as you enjoy your cup of tea all relaxed because you know how the match
will eventually end.
I always imagine what must be going on
through the mind of God as He looks down on earth and sees us all anxious and
discouraged. I guess many are the times he smiles and says “child, the game is fixed,
if you stick with me, there is no way you can lose.” How many times have you
and I found ourselves in situations where we lament and say God why have you
forsaken me? We start wondering if God cares for us and even those around us,
just like the fans in the arena have nothing to shout about and no words of
encouragement.As long as the fight is not over, you and I have nothing to worry
about keep pressing on. The devil may be rejoicing because it seems like he has
the upper hand at the moment and the noise from his shouts and jubilation may
be getting you down.You look at yourself and your health is going from bad to
worse. You are chocking in debts and you can see no way out while those you owe
are breathing down your neck. Your marriage seems like it is hitting rock
bottom and you are almost giving up.
Drugs alcohol and immorality are
tearing your family apart and you are asking God why? Because you have been
serving Him the best way you know how to. Probably you had the last supper last
night meaning you have no idea where the next meal is going to come from or for
you it is not even the money because you have more than you need but you lack
the peace of God and His joy.It is very easy to get discouraged when it seems
like you are losing the fight and the cheers from the opposing team don’t make
it any easier. For your information, God in heaven is not having any sleepless
nights because of your situation. In Revelation 22:13 He says "I am the
Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."
God is not worried because the fight is fixed. If you stick with Him, there is
no way you are going to lose. With that kind of knowledge it is much easier to
bear every blow that the enemy throws your way because you know that it is only
a matter of time before the tables turn to your favour. Be encouraged and keep
on standing. Maintain your focus on God and keep on standing. The fight is
fixed there is no way you can lose!
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