Pearls from the Bible 99

Whenever life throws challenges our way, how do we react? Here is Prophet Jeremiah bringing his case to God about wicked men who cause him trouble. The reply from God is astonishing; in Jeremiah 12:5, God said, "If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you are so trusting, what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?" For most of us, the path set before us in this race of life is not easy. God clearly knows that. He allows such challenges so that we will soon be competing with horses and not just men, and winning over them. The vision God has for us is too big. The stumbling blocks in our lives toward blessing, the financial crises that crush us, the cunning men and women who manipulate and control—these are just part of the race with men. Instead of whining, ask God for strength to stay strong amidst this. He is Yahweh who broke the walls of Jericho, the God who fed the widow's household by blessing her oil, and the God who overthrew Pharaoh who tried to control the Israelites. Be it any struggle, run to God for strength. He gives us strength not just to race with men but with horses.

Dear God, thank you for filling us with your anointing to face every struggle in our race. May we not grow depressed by our circumstances, but may we look unto you, as our help is from you. Thank you for strengthening us and helping us, Lord. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.