Disappointment for ill-wishers- Open Heavens devotional by Pastor E. A Adeboye

BIBLE IN A YEAR: Ps 114-118
DISAPPOINTMENT FOR ILL-WISHERS Wednesday, November 10, 2010
MEMORIZE:   “For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him” (Ps. 12:5) READ: Joshua 6:16-20 It is not over until you win that battle. Have your enemies concluded that they have got you securely locked up in poverty, sickness, demonic oppression or retrogression? They are about to receive a shocker! You are coming out!  In the battle against Jericho, the Israelites confronted the long-standing security provided by those huge, massive walls and they fell apart (Joshua 6:16-20). Every wall of defense surrounding the stronghold of your enemies are being dismantled now.  Their safety is giving way to insecurity and fear in Jesus’ Name. No matter how tough your unpleasant situation is, change is about to visit it. A preacher shared the story of a very poor woman with me.  Besides being so impoverished, she had her blind mother living with her.  One day, the landlord threatened to eject them if they did not pay their rent by the following morning. The woman was disturbed on how to handle herself and her mother being thrown into the streets. That night, confused on what to do, she began to praise God. She continued until she fell asleep. On waking up in the morning, she perceived some good aroma emanating from the kitchen so she rushed there to see who was behind it only to discover that her mother had miraculously regained her sight and was the one cooking the meal. They rejoiced over it and the woman told God, ‘You who did this for my mother, within the two hours to the landlord’s appointment can still fix the next challenge’. So she began to praise God some more. Not long after, the post master arrived with a parcel for her.  The content read that her uncle with whom there has been no contact for several years had passed on and bequeathed all his wealth to her. From this, she got money to build a house and became a landlord! In your situation, never lose hope. One thing is for sure, tough and rough times are timed: It may appear it is taking long, do not fret. Confront it with praise to your God and He will make a way.  Have people given up hope of your succeeding in life? They are about to be shocked! You are going to excel the ceiling people have set for you. It shall be well with you. Remember, Romans 8:37 says you are more than conquerors through Christ’s love for you. All those who wish you evil shall be disappointed this season! ACTION POINT: Father, disappoint all my ill-wishers and say Amen to their fears concerning me.
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