Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:18)
Several times we might have proclaimed the same. “I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my savior.” But the word 'yet' is important in the above verse. The word of God says that though the fig tree does not bud, if no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls.. 'yet' I will still rejoice in the Lord. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
Whatever circumstances that you are going through, I am no different. We are all born with dreams.. When everything falls apart, thinking about these small dreams brings enormous joy, joys that we have never expected. Trust that these dreams are placed in our heart by our God. These happy moments are all part of the Big script. Joy is from the Lord, a gift that we have. My biggest dream ever since my surgery in 2009 was that my son driving my car, myself sitting next to him, we go for long trips. Today through this blog, I proclaim my dream and I will rejoice in the Lord. James 1:2 says “Consider it pure joy when you encounter trials”.
Things that we are praying for, situations that we are believing for. These thoughts, these dreams start off like seeds. They don’t sprout overnight. While these trials cause havoc, believe that there is always a period of waiting. From the time we pray till we see the fulfilment, that is the trial of our faith. This is the time where you and me gets discouraged and give up.
Now that seed is lying there dormant, but it has the potential and still alive. Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb,so you cannot understand the work of God,the Maker of all things. Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle,for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well Ecclesiastes 11:4-6
We have to do our part and start watering the seed. How do you water? You water by thanking our heavenly father. "YET" I will rejoice in the Lord. We have to thank God because our answer is on the way.
No matter what your circumstances are, you might not even see any doors to move, you might not even know how these dreams will ever be fulfilled. If you talk to others, you will then realise that we are all in the same boats of different trials. Hold on to His promises. He is working behind the scenes. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ) His timing is always perfect. Our Lord sees the big picture and He has the answer!!!
Joy to you!! Chairein!!
