It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Thus far this year for some has been challenging for some and triumphant for others. Some have experienced bad doctor visits, awful relationships, tragic family news, wonderful promotions, the joy of marriage, the excitement of child birth. Some cannot wait for their change to come, while others are excited when thinking back over these first few months of the year. Each person views it differently. What one person has had to endure, another person overcame. What one person cried about, another person celebrated. The news that caused tears to fall from your eyes, is the same news that caused another to shout in victory. There have been challenges. There have been friendships that ended and others that began. There have been loved ones who passed away and new babies born. There have been days full of tears for some and days full of joy for others.
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. I have no idea what these few months have taught you. I have no idea what you had to endure. I have no idea what great news or bad news you received during your doctor visits. I DO NOT KNOW. But what I do know, I will share with you. I know that God did not leave you nor did He forsake you. The person you thought you could not live without, look back … You’re Making It! The things you thought you could not survive without, look back … You’re Making It! The report you thought would tear your family apart, look back … You’re Making It! My friend, allow us to give God praise. The Bible declares in Psalms 100:4 – Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.
My brother, my sister, You’re Making It! You are making it through the things others said you could not. You are making it pass the people who refused to allow your wings to extend. You are making it beyond the people who doubted your faith and your God. I know there is still a lot of time left in 2023, but today you should pause and thank God for making to this point. The Bible declares in Psalms 150:6 – Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Beloved, you cannot wait until the battle is over before you begin to shout. Shout now! Shout because God kept you when others neglected you. Shout because God provided when you did not have the means to do it. Shout because you are healed even if the doctors say otherwise. Shout because the promises of God are yea and amen! Shout because through the grace of God, You’re Making It! Prayer for Today: Father, I know this year is not over yet. But I thank you for keeping me thus far. I thank you for making sure all my needs were supplied. Thank you for being God for all, of all and in all. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Hebrews 13:5, 2 Corinthians 12:10
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.