The pastor of our Hokkien and Mandarin congregations, Pastor Mark, used to suffer from certain health problems before he became a Christian. His doctor told him that he had to be on medication for life. He also had a huge financial debt. But when he caught hold of the teaching that he is God’s beloved, he believed it totally. He also believed that nothing could be greater than God’s love for him.
Today, Pastor Mark is off medication and completely delivered from that debt. God caused him to triumph over his sickness and debt because he cannot be defeated when he knows that he is God’s beloved.
Tribulation, distress or persecution cannot stop your heavenly Father’s love from working on your behalf. His love for you is bigger and stronger than your financial woes, marital problems or health concerns. And when God’s heart of love moves for His beloved, He opens doors that no one can shut and He makes a way when there seems to be none.
Even during lean times, you will never find the righteous forsaken. King David said, “I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread” (Psalm 37:25). Can famine or recession stop God’s love from providing for His beloved? No! So don’t think to yourself, “I must provide for my family. If I don’t, who is going to take care of them? How are they going to survive?” God wants you to know that His love will continue to provide abundantly for you and your family.
What about deadly pestilences such as bird flu and mad cow disease, natural disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes, or terrorist bombings? My friend, these things cannot devour you because His love protects you. You will enjoy His protection when you know that you are His beloved.
Because God’s love is greater than all the evil put together, we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us (see Romans 8:37). We always win in the fight of life not because of our love for Him, but because of His love for us!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
When you know that God loves you, you are different. You don't have to fend for yourself. You don't have to ever 'go it' alone. You have Jesus and you have His Holy Spirit in you, to guide you and protect you. Do you know what else the Holy Spirit does? He reminds you that God loves you. He reminds you that because of God's love and His Son's sacrifice, that you are forever saved from His judgment and condemnation. With no more guilt and condemnation hanging over your head, you can live a carefree and joy-filled life. Life is simple and wonder-filled when you allow Jesus to take over and give to you. That's what Jesus came to do, serve us, He said so. Today, pray to your heavenly Father to teach you to allow Jesus to take control and learn how to let go and let Jesus.
