Breath of Power - Week 50/04

Week 50: December 06 - 12, 2004

WHERE GRACE IS FOUND

Key Passage: Habakkuk 3: 17-19

Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills.

There are times we fear in the face of danger and despair in the face of hurt or calamity, and we wonder where God is and why some things should happen to us. Oftentimes we wonder – why we should lose a loved one; why we should fail in an endeavor; why we did not receive a breakthrough we expected; why we should lose some possessions that are precious to us; or why we should fall into one trouble or another. But the reality is that it is when we face such circumstances that the grace of God is revealed in our lives.

Grace is unmerited favor. It is found in the power, love and faithfulness of God. It was there with Daniel in the lions den. It was present with the three Hebrew youths in the fiery furnace. It was found with Jonah in the belly of a fish. It is when we face such harsh circumstances in our lives that we should lean on the grace of God to see us through. The Lord said, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you” (Is 43:2). The Psalmist said, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Ps 23:4).

During the period of the Babylonian captivity of Israel, when every sweet juice turned sour in the lips of the people of Israel and the future seemed very dark, Habakkuk learnt to lean on the Almighty Who was his strength and who was able to deliver them and cause them to triumph over their situation. He fastened his faith in the infinite goodness and faithfulness of God. There he found grace and joy in the God of his salvation.

God Himself is the strength and the portion of His people (Ps 73:26). And though life may present disappointments and calamities, He remains the infinite good and faithful Father; mighty to save and able to pour through the soul an overflowing tide of holy peace and gladness.

Pray, Lord, help me to recognize you in my situation; teach me to be always joyful, knowing that You will never forsake me.

Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi



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	Week 50: December 06 - 12, 2004 WHERE GRACE IS FOUND Key Passage: Habakkuk 3: 17-19 Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills. There are times we fear in the face of danger and despair in the face of hurt or calamity, and we wonder where God is and why some things should happen to us. Oftentimes we wonder – why we should lose a loved one; why we should fail in an endeavor; why we did not receive a breakthrough we expected; why we should lose some possessions that are precious to us; or why we should fall into one trouble or another. But the reality is that it is when we face such circumstances that the grace of God is revealed in our lives. Grace is unmerited favor. It is found in the power, love and faithfulness of God. It was there with Daniel in the lions den. It was present with the three Hebrew youths in the fiery furnace. It was found with Jonah in the belly of a fish. It is when we face such harsh circumstances in our lives that we should lean on the grace of God to see us through. The Lord said, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you” (Is 43:2). The Psalmist said, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Ps 23:4). During the period of the Babylonian captivity of Israel, when every sweet juice turned sour in the lips of the people of Israel and the future seemed very dark, Habakkuk learnt to lean on the Almighty Who was his strength and who was able to deliver them and cause them to triumph over their situation. He fastened his faith in the infinite goodness and faithfulness of God. There he found grace and joy in the God of his salvation. God Himself is the strength and the portion of His people (Ps 73:26). And though life may present disappointments and calamities, He remains the infinite good and faithful Father; mighty to save and able to pour through the soul an overflowing tide of holy peace and gladness. Pray, Lord, help me to recognize you in my situation; teach me to be always joyful, knowing that You will never forsake me. Written by – Evangelist Oguazi Onyemobi

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