COPING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

7th JUNE 2023

“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” – Matthew 16:19

This topic has become recurrent due to constant agitations by our brethren, especially those who feel that life has been greatly unkind to them. Recently, we noted in our devotionals that problems are a part of life. As we solve one problem, others are bound to come up, we must not be weighed down, however bad a situation has become.  

There is no better way of solving problems other than to pray and then work toward achieving your desired goals. These two must go together, i.e., prayer and work. For anything to manifest on earth, it must first take form in the spiritual realm.  To create anything in the spiritual realm, you must pray always without ceasing.  Anytime you pray properly, you have created your desire in the spiritual realm, which will manifest on earth at God’s appointed time.  But you must be prepared to work after you have prayed. The work of your hands places you in a good position where divine providence will locate you. 

 Therefore, the work of your hands is the medium that God employs to bless you when you ask from God through prayers. Conversely, if you desire to change a bad situation, you must pray while focusing on what you desire. After prayers, you must proceed to work while you allow God to take the lead as well. During this period, you must listen carefully to what the Spirit tells you and work accordingly.

The keys to bind and to loosen conditions whether in the spiritual realm or in the physical were given to Peter by Jesus.  He gave the keys to Peter because Peter was able to recognize Jesus as the Christ of God.  (Matthew 16:16). But Jesus also knew that no ordinary mortal would understand this mystery, except by the power of God (Ref: Matthew 16:17).  Beloved, this same power of God now lives in you! The power of God in you is Christ in you!  I am sure you have heard that so many times. This is the time to seek and know the power that lies in you.

Have you been able to recognize Christ in you? Christ in you is the power to create any manifestation, for He is the Eternal Word of God who created the whole world!  Paul revealed this mystery to the Gentiles when he told them; “Christ in you is the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:26-27).  Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit is the vehicle that moves the WORD of God as well as God the Father into manifestation. Take note that the Apostles were never able to perform miracles until the Holy Spirit brought them into contact with the power of God. In the same way, and just like Peter and the rest of the Apostles, we need the Holy Spirit to guide us in manifesting our desires in Christ Jesus.

Beloved in Christ, Jesus is telling us today that the keys to bind and to loosen, as we desire are with us already.  First, you need the Holy Spirit to move you into action, so that like Peter, you may recognize Christ in you as the power of God to create manifestations. Secondly, when you understand the principle of Christ IN YOU, you will immediately begin to feel the impulse of God’s power and anointing flowing within and around you. Today is also a good day to turn to Christ in you and begin to create your desired change!

PRAYER

 Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I align with Christ in me this minute and I bind and loosen every undesirable condition in my life NOW! Today, I take total authority of the keys to thy kingdom and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I have overcome every misfortune. Thank you, Father. AMEN.

 

FURTHER READING:  Isaiah 28:16