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David wrote: "Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress..." (Psalm 4:1).
God used those difficult times to enlarge David's faith, build his character, and force him to rely in a greater way on his God. Let's face it, if we only found ourselves in situations we could handle or explain, we'd never have to trust him. Our faith would never develop.
I'm sure when these great men of God were in their personal pit, suffering and desperately calling out to God for help, they wondered what was happening to them. We have benefit of knowing end of each of these stories.
While God didn't cause negative situations in their lives, he used those circumstances to carefully construct powerful men of faith Lord needed for their divine destinies to come to pass.
No matter what challenge you face today, God has already written final page of your story. Your story doesn't end with dark pit your may find yourself in now. Your story ends in victory, with God doing exceedingly and abundantly more than you can ask or imagine in your life (Eph. 3:20).
Your God only raises up winners, and you are one of his kids. His favor surrounds you like a shield (Psalm 5:12), and he rewards those who diligently seek after him (Heb. 11:6).
Rejoice, no matter where you find yourself today. Your victory was purchased 2000 years ago on a hill called Calvary. Praise him in advance for victory he has already promised you in his word.
Today, he is calling you to run to only safe place that truly exists...right into arms of your Heavenly Daddy. Remember, name of Lord is a strong tower; righteous run to it and are safe (Prov. 18:10).
Being safe in his arms, use this period to feed on his word, build up your prayer life and trust him even when you feel your life is in disarray.
He is bringing you out with a greater love, a greater confidence, and a greater resolve to see his destiny fulfilled in you than ever before.
Maintain your praise. Thank him continually for his goodness in your life. Don't focus on battle and its challenges, focus of your loving God and his supernatural ability.
He will do what he must to get you where he needs you. But once you are there, look out! His goodness is right around corner and his blessings are chasing you down.
John Tyler is a Houston-based writer and public relations professional who publishes an online column on Christian living. Be Transformed! Vist http://www.JohnTylerMinistries.com