God guides us and is an ever-present protection even in the valley of the shadow of death. Our faith is tested constantly during the course of our lives. In all this, God remains God, He never changes, though we do change and vacillate (alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive) between belief and unbelief in Him, His presence, knowledge and observation of all things and people, with absolutely nothing hidden from Him (including evil or negative deeds: darkness is as light to Him; Psalm 139). When He does not move the mountains in our lives that we want Him to move, or does not walk the water that we want to walk, or answer us when we cry out to Him, do we still trust in Him and His existence?
Adversity, trials, and tribulations are unavoidable periods all individuals experience. It is often during the wilderness seasons of distress when we seek to comprehend God’s plan and guidance in our lives.
Whilst in your wilderness or valley you might experience a range of emotions and thoughts that must immediately be checked so that your faith will properly align with God’s guiding power in your life.
As a Christian one should expect to enjoy the abundant life of Jesus Christ, John 10 v 10; The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full, but shouldn’t be naïve in believing that trials will not occur. That is one thing we should expect, especially when one is truly living as an ambassador for Christ. Weapons may be formed against you, but thanks be to God that they WILL NOT Prosper!
Isaiah 54 v 17
No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.
During some of the most challenging moments in life remember that God guides you:
In a career setback
When an unexpected health report is disclosed
In a financial setback
When in-laws, relatives and family members ignore, scowl and exclude you
In the midst of an unexpected pregnancy
During the challenges of conception
Through the loss of a loved one
In revealing toxic relationships, business partnerships and associations
When individuals attempt to bully and intimidate, only because they are jealous and insecure
When a college professor challenges your Christianity beliefs and values
By disclosing the character of colleagues who have clandestinely worked together to disqualify you for a promotion
When colleagues discount your ideas
When family, friends and loved ones misunderstand you
When you feel lonely (remember you are not alone, God is with you)
In Pressure
After the rejection letter, notice and statement
During the challenges of God-honoring relationships
When you are forced to relocate and start over.
Isaiah 58 v 11
The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.
When new opportunities and breakthroughs appear
Although adversity shows up, be encouraged that God knows all and He will never leave you nor forsake you. God is guiding you and ordering your steps in the midst of the pressure, pain, heat and discomfort you currently face.
1 Peter 4 v 12-13
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
Be mindful today that God is working everything out for your good, because you love him and have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8 v 28
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.
Even in the most intense seasons of life, God guides us and is producing something in us that will fulfill his overall purpose in our lives. When He does not move the mountains in our lives that we want Him to move, or does not walk the water that we want to walk, or answer us when we cry out to Him, He remains God whether we belief in Him or not. He was, is and forever will be God. The heavens and earth may disappear, vanish, He remains forever. He is love. His Love is everlasting and because of His Love for us, from which nothing can separate us, He continues to protect us, and to the very end avail us the opportunity to partake in the Greatest Gift, Salvation through Christ. God guides You!
