Temporary Setback

The operative word there is “temporary.” Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty. We all have unexpected setbacks. Maybe you’re going through something right now that you don’t understand. Here’s the good news though, that disappointment is not the final chapter. The bible says to be confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. See, God never ends in a negative. If you will keep moving forward with your life God promises that He will bring you out of that tough time and into a place of greater blessing.

I heard Joel Osteen put it like this once, he said sometimes he records a football game and watches it later. He said many times he already knows how the game ends so he knows he can stay totally at peace. I particularly like he said that, in fact, the further behind his team falls the more excited he gets because that means a big comeback is on its way and he can’t wait to see how it’s going to happen. God already set in place YOUR comeback. It’s a done deal. You don’t have to figure it out yourself. God said, “be still and know that I am.” He is your protection, restoration, healer, comforter. Whatever you need, He says, “I AM.”

Friends, the setback that seems like it’s working against you, God knows how to turn it around and even cause it to work FOR you. I want to encourage you not to settle where you are right now. Don’t put your roots down and think that things are never going to change. For every setback you experience, God has already lined up a comeback. For every injustice, He has vindication. For everything that’s been taken from you, He has BETTER in store to replace it.

Today it may seem like you’ve been knocked backward but you’ve got to remind yourself that God holds your future in the palm of His hand. And He never ends in defeat! Cast your cares on Him, surrender your concerns to Him. Choose to believe His promise that He has a good plan for your life, even when you don’t see how it can happen. Trust that nothing is impossible with God and I declare in Jesus’ name, you’re going to come out of this better and stronger than ever before!