By Josephine Lim
There are a few unfulfilled and a new set of dreams and desires we will bring into the new year. As we count our blessings we would also realised there have been many answered prayers and miracles too!
A believer’s life is a life of faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Our God is an overflowing generous God who loves to give us all good things (Matthew 7:11).
As the new year approaches, we look forward with much excitement and anticipation as it is going to be another great year - a miracle year for us all! We will become wiser and more discerning, we will be more generous and have stronger love for one another, we will forgive those who have trespassed against us choosing not to hold on to bitterness but to live in freedom, drawing nearer to God seek Him first in everything (Matthew 6:33) and also a year of many pleasant surprises!
Do know that we are an actor (faith in action) and not a reactor (tossed around by the wind, undecided and giving in to “whatever will be, will be” or the “Que Sera, Sera” mentality) – Pastor Joseph Prince. We are people of God, people of faith, what we believe we speak and act on it in faith.
To increase our faith, let us read and listen to His word continuously (Romans 10:17) and be encouraged by all the miracles God has done since the beginning of time for His people of whom He cares so deeply and strongly. His eyes are always upon the people He loves (2 Chronicles 16:9). Though the people might failed Him but His love, compassion, provision and mighty hands and outstretched arms never failed (Psalms 136:12). He is our God and will continue to guide us forever and ever (Psalms 48:14).
His Spirit is upon us (Isaiah 61:1-2), the Lord dwells in us (Ephesians 3:17). He is powerful in us and nothing is too difficult for Him to accomplish in us and through us. When we realise that the most powerful working living God dwells in us and working through us, we are not afraid but rejoice on what is to come. We are people of faith, people of power, people of miracles, people of “all things are possible” and people of grace. We are not a failure, but a success. We are wise and not foolish. We are people of strength and power and not weakness. We are people of God that bears His Name wherever we go (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Let us arise, be like an eagle soaring high above adversity (Isaiah 40:31). Treat adversity an opportunity to discover your inner strength and moulding of your inner character. The greater the adversity, the greater the man and woman you are. Never you have to strife and compete with others for victory is already yours. For greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). Just do your part to the best of your ability as God enables you, take your stand, be a man/woman of great integrity and honour as victory, grace, and favour comes from the Lord and He will hand us the victor’s crown (Deuteronomy 31:6). We shall not fear but all the more to rejoice in the days ahead. Be strong, do not fear neither be discouraged (Joshua 1:9). Submit to the Lord all your plans and it shall succeed (Proverbs 16:3). Know your position in Christ and acknowledge your value and worth. What you say come to pass, what you believe come to pass and what you do prosper. Because our life is a life of faith and our God is with us and He will never breaks His promise (Genesis 28:15). God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect (Hebrews 11:40).
“So often we focus on what we don’t have, how big our obstacles are. Here is what I’ve learned: everything you need to fulfil your destiny is within reach. God will always use something that’s close to you. It may not look extraordinary, but you have what it takes to fulfil your destiny.”
“Victory isn’t about what you have, it’s about God’s anointing on what you have. With God on your side, all things are possible! Focus on Him and what He can do in your life because He has extraordinary things in store for you.” – Joel & Victoria Osteen.
I believe this coming year 2011 is a Miracle Year for us all and a year of greater revelation of Christ and His Word! God bless all of you!
