Topic: REST IN THE LORD – Bishop Mike Okonkwo Devotional 29 December 2022 The Redeemed Evangelical Mission

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REST IN THE LORD

 “And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” Isaiah 32:17 (KJV)

Who told you God has to take your permission to do what He wants to do, how He wants to do it, and with who He wants to do it? If His instruction has not changed, stand with what He told you to do yesterday. The fact that the year is fast running to an end is not a reason to go outside the instruction you have received from God. Remember, God is never late, He is always on time. Trust Him.

You see, people get into all types of strife, agitation, anxiety, and stress because they are not trusting Him. The scripture is clear: “…the work of righteousness is peace…”. And the Bible also says in the book of Isaiah 30:15 says “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”(KJV)

Whoever believes will not act hastily. Do not try to work it out yourself. Do not try to manipulate God. Trust in Him wholeheartedly. If you believe, then believe that He can do it. Isaac stayed in the land of famine and kept on living, “Then Isaac sowed in that land and received in the same year a hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him” (Genesis 26:12 KJV)

To be blessed means to be empowered to succeed. God blessed him and the effect of the blessing

was that the man became great. When God steps into your case, it will not just explode, it comes with an overflow.

“And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: for he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him.” (Genesis 26:13-14 KJV)

Get ready for what is coming to you! What is coming your way cannot be explained. Stop acting hastily. Trust God. Wait on His instructions. Act on His word. Stay in His will. He will never fail you. He will perfect the good work that He has started in your life.

Further Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31, Genesis 26:1-12

Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Zechariah 9-12; Evening- Revelation 20

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