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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Saturday, June 22, 2024

WINNING MIND WON'T GIVE UP

Challenges are real, and real people face challenges. Job was challenged when his health failed him, he had all the connections needed to treat himself but they all failed. His wife cursed God, which was probably why she asked him to curse God, his friends chastised him, Satan afflicted him, yet he choose not to give up. He said “Even though He slays me yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15) God indeed healed him and gave him double for his shame. Isa 61:7 “Instead of your shame you shall have double honor, and instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore, in their land they shall possess double; Everlasting joy shall be theirs.”

Most times, challenges come for our elevation not for our downgrading. Every great person in scripture had to cross a major hurdle to accomplish that which God had purposed for them. Think about this “Rachel’s womb was closed by God, which simply implied that Rachel was barren. She pressured her husband that she wanted a baby. If Rachel had the baby at the time of her need, Joseph would have been too old and would have missed to meet Pharaoh’s needs. Because of that delay, Joseph became the answer to the cry of an entire generation.” (Gen 30:1-2 & Gen 41&41).

I am here to tell you don’t give up – God has a plan! It might look defeating, it might look hopeless, but know this, the future is way too bright, your seed shall become the answer to an entire generation’s prayer. God has a plan; delay is not denial!

Confession:

The Spirit that raised up Christ dwells in me, therefore I am strengthened, my mortal man is strengthened, I am healthy, I refuse to give up, I have a bright future! I am blessed.

Further Reading:

Phil 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

2 Chron 20:17 “You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you."

Read through the bible in 1 year: 2 Kings 3:1-4:17 Acts 14:8-28 Psalm 140:1-13 Proverbs 17:22

Read through the bible in 2 years: Catch-up day & Pr 21