"Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vine; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the the God of my salvation!
Habakkuk 3:17-18 NLT
Even though this would be a great burden, Habakkuk affirmed that he would still rejoice in the God of his salvation. And he meant it; his feelings were not controlled by what was happening around him but, his faith in God's ability to give him the strength to cope with it all and supply what he would need for the future. He knew God would not let him down.
And you too need to remember this. You may have had a great loss - a business venture, house or your health is failing, but God is still with you and will help you through if you will let Him. Things may be bad at this time but you will bounce back, it is never over until God says it is over.
The secret is that you need to take your eyes off what is happening and put them on to God. Yes, that is difficult and you may not want to do that at this time but, it is so necessary for your survival. Notice here that the things Habakkuk mentioned are all replaceable. In today's terms, he could well have been talking about bankruptcy or close to it. However, he knew in his heart that they were only worldly things and God could give him better. Yes, it was a challenge but achievable; it was a loss that, with hard work, determination and a great plan from God, something good could come out of it. Again, as I mentioned before, it is the outlook that determines the outcome. If you just give up and say, 'I've had enough,' that is ok but, with a negative attitude such as that, you will never reach your full potential. Mountains like giants will come before you as you go about your everyday life but hey, you and God are giant-killers. With God, no Goliath will stop you.
Is God still on the Throne in your life? If He is, then seek Him and allow Him to show you the next step in your life. Rather like a book, chapters come to an end and a new one begins. This may be where you are today - beginning a new chapter and it may be scary. But take that negative feeling away and replace it with excitement - everything is exciting when God's at work. You’re a giant-slayer facing a new chapter and challenge. Allow the excitement to build up and take God's hand, but remember to fasten your seat belt because it may be a bumpy ride, but you will get there! It's never over until God says it is.
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