YOU HAVE THE GRACE TO OVERCOME WHATEVER HE PERMITS TO COME YOUR WAY (Wednesday, 18th March 2026)
Text for Today: Ps. 9:1-14 “The Lord also will be a refuge to the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.” (vs. 9).
I often say to them in our church that, I have come to a point via revelation that, whatever God permits to happen in my life is for a purpose and better cause. This is because I am too connected for the devil to just mess around with. God does not bring evil upon us (James 1:17), but sometimes, for His specific purposes, He allows challenging situations to come our way for the cause of Christ. And in other situations, it may be just a matter of time for the Lord to change our circumstances. But in the meantime, you can find peace and refuge in His presence.
Our text for today says, “The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble”. This is certain and nothing can alter it. God promised to make a way of “escape” in the midst of distress, enabling us to “bear” certain temptations or trials. “There hath no temptation overtaken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Cor. 10:13). That way of “escape” is the presence and peace of God which abides in us to give us victory in the midst of the conflict – peace in the middle of turmoil. The presence of God in our life enables us to “bear” certain hardships and difficulties. Remember, there was nothing the devil did not do so as to scuttle the mission of Jesus Christ on earth when he tempted Him in the wilderness, but Jesus triumphed over him.
You are a Champion!
Further Study:1 Sam. 1:1-18.
Covenant Prayers
- Father, you are awesome for being my place of refuge always.
- Lord, take me by your hand through my trials in life.
- I shall triumph over all the traps set up against me in life.
- My glory shall speak louder than my enemies had planned.
QUOTE: “GOING THROUGH THINGS DOES NOT MEAN GOD HAS GONE TO SLEEP.”
