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Have Faith In God — He Will Make It Happen

Hold fast to your faith in Jesus. Whatever situation you face and whatever burden rests on your heart, trust that God will never fail you.

You may look at your situation and feel as though there is no hope. You may not see or understand how God is working on your behalf, but His purpose will always prevail. He will open the way before you, for He is the ultimate provider who already knows exactly how He will bring His promise to pass in your life. And even when we fail to respond to the promptings of His Spirit, God’s purpose will still prevail.

When you can no longer see a way forward, don’t lose hope. Trust that God will make a way for you. He sees you, He knows what you are facing, and nothing in your life lies beyond His power to restore or redeem.

Elisha told the three kings, “You will not see rain, you will not see the wind, but this valley shall be filled with water. And you and your animals shall drink.” (2 Kings 3:17).

So, even when you don’t fully understand what is happening, God does. Don’t lose hope. Remember that God sees you, He understands every need you carry, and He cares for you deeply.

Do what is right in every situation. God sees what is in your heart, and He honors those who walk in integrity. His ears are always open to the prayers of the righteous (1 Peter 3:12; Psalm 34:15).

God will not fail you; His answer may be delayed, but it will not be denied (Habakkuk 2:3; Luke 18:7). God’s timing may be different, but His faithfulness is sure.

In seasons of waiting upon the Lord, remain steadfast in faithfulness. Joseph exemplified unwavering devotion despite the injustices he endured; he chose righteousness and refused to sin against God, even when wronged. Likewise, David exercised remarkable restraint when presented with opportunities to avenge himself against Saul. Rather than acting out of anger or seeking retribution, he entrusted his cause entirely to the Lord.

Faithful Endurance Is Seen and Rewarded by God

The experiences of Joseph and David illustrate that maintaining perseverance and faithfulness during periods of waiting and uncertainty is acknowledged by God. When we choose integrity in the face of injustice or refrain from seeking our own vindication, we demonstrate trust in God’s perfect timing and justice. The Lord observes our faithfulness during these trials and honors those who persevere, knowing that His answers and rewards come at the right moment and in the right way. In every circumstance, our faithful endurance is recognized by God, whose wisdom and sense of justice are unfailing.

Enduring Faithfulness in Uncertain Times

In the midst of darkness and uncertainty, it is essential to hold firmly to the truth. Even when circumstances appear overwhelming and hope seems distant, remember that God is attentive to every act of faithfulness. He understands the deepest thoughts and intentions within our hearts, and in His perfect wisdom, He will reward those who remain steadfast — choosing the right moment and the right way to do so.

The waiting may sometimes feel prolonged, and the journey can be burdensome. During these times, it is important to pray for the Spirit of God to provide strength and guidance. Seeking His presence brings a renewed sense of patience, comfort, and quiet assurance as you continue to wait upon the Lord.

Trust that God is working behind the scenes, even when you cannot perceive the full picture. His faithfulness is unwavering, and His timing is always perfect. As Scripture reminds us, “For you have the need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised,” (Hebrews 10:36, ESV). Through endurance and unwavering faith, the promises of God will be fulfilled in your life, just as He has declared.

Imitate those who through faith inherited God’s promise (Hebrews 6:12).

Believe in God. Be confident that, in His perfect timing, He will make things happen for you. As the Scripture says, “With God, nothing is impossible,” (Luke 1:37).

The Road To Success

Success does not come easily no matter how sincere, hardworking, and diligent you are.

Patience, loneliness and endurance will be your companions on your journey to become successful.

It is in fairy tales that people become rich instantly. In real life the road is hard and lonely. In fairy tales, good luck comes around in the form of a fairy who makes things work out easily and smoothly when people despise you.

However, in real life, the road to success is hard. It takes a conscious effort and determination to attain success. Sincerity alone does not guarantee success. That is why many people with sincere motives do not get to the finishing point on their journey to success.

People see only the negative and think you cannot achieve what you set your mind on.

While I was doing research on success and failure, I read a statement on the internet. The statement did not add the source. It stated that “a successful businessman was asked, ‘How have you done so much in your lifetime?’ He replied, ‘I grow great by dreams. I turned my mind loose to imagine what I wanted to do. Then I went to bed and thought about my dreams. In the night I dreamed about my dreams. And when I awoke in the morning, I saw a way to make my dreams come true. While other people were saying, ‘You can’t do that, it is impossible’, I was well on my way to achieving what I wanted.” (Emphasis mine.)

That is what people go through to achieve success. People may not see how you can achieve your vision. You and God are the only ones who know how you really feel about the vision.  And only Jesus can tell if you will succeed or not. If God believes in you then press on and God will take you through.

God told Gideon, “Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites,” (Judges 6:14). People may not have rated Gideon highly. However, God knew that Gideon was the one he would use to save Israel. Even Gideon himself did not think he was the right person to save Israel, and gave excuses, (Judges 6:36-40). But God used him to save Israel.

Joseph was 17 years old when he announced that he dreamed he was destined to be a leader, (Genesis 37:1-11). His family found it hard to believe him. But God used him to save the world (including his family). God called Abraham when he was 75 years old (Genesis 12:1-4), and Moses had the vision that propelled him to his leadership role at 80, (Exodus 7:7).

God sees what people don’t see.

Some of the disciples of Jesus did not attain higher education, yet Jesus believed in them. And God used them mightily to confound the so-called learned and popular people, (Acts 4:13-19).

When we read these accounts in the Bible, we accept them as true. We believe that they are possible because God is involved. Yet we find it difficult to believe and accept them when we are in similar situations and when they are happening to people we know. We find it hard to believe that what happened in the Bible can happen to us in our day. Yet it is the same God that we serve.

Jesus is with you on your journey to success. His invisible hands are directing your steps as you take each step, (Isaiah 30:21). Just don’t give up. Even if it takes longer than you expected.

Moses, fearing for his life, escaped to Midian. He was adopted by Jethro’s family and married his daughter. However, God still had him in mind. Forty years passed, then God suddenly appeared to Moses one day and said he had chosen Moses to lead the Children of Israel out of bondage.

Joseph went through thirteen years of slavery, including imprisonment. But he was the one God chose to save the world from famine, including his own family who could not believe him when he told them of his dreams.

David was regarded as a shepherd. His brothers were enlisted in the king’s army, but he was sent to look after the sheep. Yet he was the one God chose to save Israel from Goliath and the Philistines.

Jesus is your helper. Those who believe in God do not get disappointed. He provides support and guidance for people who believe in him. Though the road will be hard and rough to travel on, God will always be beside you to lead you gradually to your goal.

It is a lonely road, but God will be your companion in your journey.

With Jesus by your side, nothing will be impossible for you to achieve.

In Mark 10:27 Jesus said,

“With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” (NKJV)

As a young Christian, I heard people saying, “If by 45 you have not made it in life then forget it because you will not make it.”

I believed them until I studied the Bible deeper and read the accounts of successful people, including Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, who became successful after he had gone into formal retirement.

Age is not a barrier to you if you are determined to become successful. In old age, your strength will not be as when you were young. And some people, observing that they have advanced in age, think they might die soon. So, they become discouraged.

Life does not begin at 45 as people say. Life begins when you decide. Moses was 80 when his ministry started, and he lived forty more years and led a whole nation.

If you have faith in God, and you believe in yourself, you can achieve your vision even at an advanced age. You may also live longer if you take care of yourself and maintain a healthy diet.

You are also not too young to achieve success. I mentioned Joseph earlier. He was only 17 when he dreamed of becoming a great person. After 13 years of challenges, Joseph became second to the ruler of Egypt. He was taken out of prison and made the vice Emperor of Egypt at age 30.

People may despise you and leave you behind. But don’t give up. Keep on running until you reach the goal.

The Cushite might have felt lonely and discouraged after Ahimaaz passed him. Joab had chosen him over Ahimaaz, a faster runner than the Cushite. However, Joab later allowed Ahimaaz to also run with the message. And though the Cushite took off first, Ahimaaz, being a faster runner, passed him.

How did the Cushite feel when Ahimaaz passed him? What kept the Cushite running still? He knew that Ahimaaz would reach King David first and give him the message he was also carrying. So, why was he still running? It turned out that though Ahimaaz reached the King first, and delivered the message, there was something special that only the Cushite could provide.

Winners win because even when discouraged they keep running. They know there are disappointments along the way. They know they may not get all the help they need.

But they believe in themselves, and they have faith in God.

Though they may find themselves in hostile environments, (or situations), they do not lose their composure. They maintain their confidence, and they do not react negatively or violently.

They go to bed thinking of success. And when they sleep, they dream of success.

They feed their minds with ideas of success. They train their minds to focus on success. They renew their minds daily and adapt to positive mentality and actions.

Their minds are transformed to accept only success and not failure. They may fail or fall. But they know it is temporary, and they will rise and continue running.

They are transforming themselves into new personalities daily. They do not conform to the world… they allow God’s Spirit to change them and adapt to God’s ways (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:22-32).

Aim to prove skeptics wrong.

Do not be angry when things don’t go the way you expect. Correct the mistakes and move on.

People may not see you as a winner. However, you can prove them wrong.