God’s Strength in Your Struggle
Samuel Dhinakaran
My dear friend, I trust that God has sustained you throughout this March. I know you have been relying on God for strength, and I'm sure you have seen His greatness in your life. Today, let us take comfort in God's promise from Isaiah 43:2, where He says, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." What does God mean by this? In the life of Jonah, God's prophet, he was on his way to a city to fulfill God's mission when he decided to deviate from that path. So, to teach him a lesson, God threw him into the waters to the depths of the sea. However, God did not abandon him entirely. Even in that situation, Jonah was still in the hands of God, and He sustained him in the waters. God sent a big fish to swallow him in the waters, but miraculously, Jonah was protected within the belly of the fish. My grandfather had the privilege of supernaturally visiting Jonah during one of his heavenly visitations. Jonah explained his situation thus: "I was protected in the belly of the fish also so that the digestive acids could not harm me. God protected me, and I heard His voice. I went to the city where God wanted me to go and brought that entire city to Him. The Lord spoke to me through this experience."
Even in your life, my friend, you might pass through these troubled waters, challenging situations, trials and temptations, or lessons taught by God. It might be a very difficult path to go through. But remember that God promises, “I will be with you even through these waters. I will sustain you.” Perhaps you are facing a difficult exam, like the NEET, CA, or a government exam. It may seem like climbing a mountain, and you may be working hard to support your family. But do not worry; God is with you in these challenging waters. He will not allow you to be swallowed by the waters. His will shall prevail in your life, so put your hand in His hand.
Just like how God lifted Peter out of the water and made him walk on the waters, He will lift you up and make you more than a conqueror. You can trust in Him and rest in His strength. Receive His strength and say, “Lord, in the midst of these challenging waters, I still rest in You, Lord. I trust in You, Lord. I walk with You, Lord. You will not let me down.” God is proud that you are standing for Him through these waters. This will only be for some time because the Lord will make you rise above much higher!
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your promise to always be with me, especially during difficult times. Please hold my hand tightly and fill my heart with Your strength, peace, and courage. I trust that You are in control of my life and leading me to where I need to be. Please lift me out of the troubling waters I am passing through with Your miracle-working power and elevate me to great heights. Lord, equip me to walk in faith on the stormy waters and rise above every challenging situation in my life. I believe that You will honour my faith and make me more than a conqueror so that I can bless others. Thank You for your constant love and care. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.