Apostle Grace Lubega
1 Corinthians 16:9 (NKJV): “For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.”
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In our theme scripture, the Bible reveals that when a major door of opportunity opens for you, it often comes with adversaries. This was a great and effective door for the Apostle Paul, yet it was surrounded by enemies and trials.
This is exactly how things often work on the path to success. You might be standing right in a season of progress and promotion, a time when your star is meant to shine brightly for everyone to see, yet that very same season is filled with sudden turbulence.
While some of these struggles are caused by the enemy, other challenges are permitted by God Himself to test your heart and see if you are truly ready for the next level. Because of this, you must learn to embrace the challenges that announce your new season.
Certain promotions come with heavy criticism from naysayers. People you once considered friends might suddenly turn against you. Sometimes you just have to realize that this comes with the territory. After all, did you expect to rise without anyone taking issue with your favour?
Do not blame God or give up on His promises when things get difficult. The very things fighting you right now might actually be signaling your next level.
FURTHER STUDY: Romans 8:18; James 1:2-4
GOLDEN NUGGET: Learn to embrace the challenges that announce your new season. Do not blame God or give up on His promises when things get difficult. The very things fighting you right now might actually be signaling your next level.
PRAYER: Precious Father, thank You for the great opportunities You are opening to me. I have the wisdom to deal with any challenges that come with my promotion. I understand that certain trials are a sign that I am stepping into a greater dimension. I choose not to grow weary or complain, but to stand firm in Your promises, knowing that greater days are ahead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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