Luke 8:49-50, “While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.”

We must face facts, sometimes the very thing we fear, happens. Yes, we speak and proclaim by faith. We decree and declare in faith. But God is still sovereign. His will be done.

Ecclesiastes 9:11, tells us that time and chance happens to all of us.

John 9:1-3, tells us that somethings happen so that God can get the glory.

Do not think, when the worst happens, that God does not hear or answer prayer. Rather, understand that God is sovereign. Many times we want things to play out in a specific manner, but we don’t leave room for God. We don’t really take the time to ask God what his will is in the situation. Or even that his will to be done in the situation. Rather, We go straight to a prayer that more or less orders God’s hand. This is not faith, it is an attempt to manipulate God.

This type of prayer does not work.

Remember, Paul did not intend to end up in jail, but he did. Or to be ship wrecked and survive by using broken boards, but he did.

In this Covid-19 climate we live in, many of us has suffered great loss, and have allowed our faith to be shaken. But don’t give in to fear and doubt. Gird up your loins, and strengthen your faith.

We must have faith that stands in the midst of God’s sovereignty.

So, things did not play out the way you wanted. Now, what is your next step?

We must have faith that still trusts God in the midst of the worst of times. Jesus instructed “Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. “

Take a deeper look at Luke 8: 51-54. We must choose carefully those who we ask to take this faith Journey with us. Out of everyone who was present when the bad/sad news came, Jesus only took a few with him to deal with the situation.

We must not be unequally yolked in our faith walk!

Dealing with this type of dire situation requires someone who is at the same or a greater faith level as we are. This work is not for the faint hearted or those who cannot believe beyond what they can see. This requires that faith of Hebrews 11:1!

Everyone who was calling it a dead situation or hopeless. Everyone who was weeping and wailing, and laughing at those who dared to still believe the report of Jesus. These are the same people who Jesus had to put out the house!

If you have people around you who refuse to see God, and believe him in spite of the worst that has happened, you must also put these people out of your way. Their faith is not at the level you need to see this thing through to the end! It is a faith thing that they cannot understand.

By removing these people, you clear the way for Jesus to speak into your situation and for life to be restored!

The Bible tells us that he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved.

We must stand and withstand every attack of the enemy, every time. Yes, there are times when we will fail and fall. But we get back up again. We don’t stay down. The Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit that dwells in us quickens us. We shake ourselves and continue to fight the good fight of faith.

So, know those who work or labor along side you. Know who is of faith and who is not. Remove who you must, but keep moving forward. God has a plan specifically for you. It will take your faith to receive and achieve.

But a lack of faith will keep you where you are. For without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). And whatsoever is not of faith is sin (Romans 14:23).

You CAN make it, even when the worst happens!

Have a blessed day