THE CHILDREN’S BREAD
– Weekly Devotional –
24th. October 2022
SCRIPTURE:
“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalm 9:9, KJB.
How many times have we found ourselves in situations, that we know if it had not been for the LORD God, Who was on our sides, we would never have made it out? I am focusing on the sons and daughters of God, who love and revere HIM, not just in words but also in deeds. As children of God, there are times that we have our backs against the wall as nothing, and no one seems to be able to help us. There are times we cry out to God like Elijah did, saying “I am the only one left, and they want to kill me!” There may be times, when we cry out to God, saying: I do not know what else to do! There are also times that we know, that if God does not do something concerning the situations that we find ourselves in, the enemy of our souls will prevail. Child of God, in such times, we have nothing to lose, except our precious souls, thus, the need for us to hold on to the only God, Who is eternally faithful in deliverance!
Think about how Moses must have felt, when he stood before the red sea, with the angry Egyptians right behind him; He must have panicked initially, like all of us would, if confronted with such daunting task and situation, but even in the face of what seemed hopeless, Moses didn’t take his focus off God, neither did he take the easy way out, which would have been to run back to the Egyptians, to lay prostrate in surrender- No, rather, as a true child of God, who was used to seeking counsel from his God, he did what he was used to; He went back to God, knowing that the LORD God, Who was so powerful to have brought them out of Egypt, by such mighty signs and wonders, would never bring them so far as to let them, either drown, or to be slaughtered by the enemy, who was all out to kill! Child of God, as long as you love God with your whole heart, then, exactly when you think the enemy has defeated you, is when God is getting ready to show them, and prove to you, yet again, that He is the only One, Who has the final say so!
There are times the enemies of our destinies are in hot pursuit of our lives, and there seems to be no hope of escape. Such times in our lives, are times, when we come to our wit’s end; The end of our human abilities, power, wisdom, intelligence, understanding, and knowledge. There is no child of God on earth, that has not faced such times, or that will not get to face it, and this is irrespective of your experience, track record, financial, or social status. Therefore, Child of God, When you are faced with such situations, you must do what Moses did; You turn your face to God, and leave your fate in His faithful hands.
Do you find yourself in such an oppressed situation in your marriage, workplace, family, church, health, career, finances, etc.? Then I want you to run into the LORD God, Who is the only refuge for the oppressed. God Almighty, Who is our only good, and holy Father, hates to see His children oppressed, by the wicked, and wants to deliver them, but having said that, you must do all that is within your human strength to at least run towards Him, before He can get involved to deliver you. God is the only hope for those without hope. As a child of God, when you find yourself in a situation that is threatening to drown you, He becomes the Mystery- Rock and the ever-present Help, that shows up out of nowhere, in order to pull you out of that particular situation, or at least, to help you endure till victory is attained. The Bible says, “Taste and see that the LORD is good!” Whoever is in darkness can testify to this truth because they have tasted their master Satan, and experienced that he, unlike our Holy God, is really evil, though they dread to confess it openly! If you as a child of God, have ever really tasted the goodness of God Almighty in your life, even if it is just for a short period of time, and despite, the fact, that you may not have anything to boast of, one thing is for certain; You will never turn your back on Him, you will never leave HIM to worship Satan; Not for the money, the fame, the position, titles, or power- NEVER! But even, in a situation, where you foolishly or ignorantly followed the enemy, you will never feel comfortable with him as that is not your nature, and he is not your true Father, thus, you will always miss home, and like the prodigal son, you, child of God, will return to WHOM and where you truly belong; The Kingdom of light- Jesus Christ!
As we abide in God Almighty through Christ, He will always be our refuge, even in times of need. Consequently, child of God, fear not, for God is with us, and if He is for us and with us, who then, can succeed in being against us? No one!
PRAYER
Father God, I call you today to remember me. I run to You this day as God my refuge, help me. Silver nor gold have I none, but that which I have I give to You; The sacrifice of thanksgiving, worship, and praise. My holy Father, hide me under Your wings from my oppressors and the wickedness of the wicked. Though tens of thousands surround me, I shall prevail over them all because You are my refuge in the name of Jesus Christ. I thank You, Father, in Jesus’ mighty name, amen!
Child of God, stay blessed, and happy!
Jesus loves you!
Written by Susan Ikeokwu