God is with you in the hard times

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

All of us know what it feels like to be misunderstood and forsaken, even by the people we love. There are those who have been falsely accused and lost everything. Maybe today, you feel that you have hit rock bottom and you wonder if you can ever rise up again.  

I love the story of Joseph. We know he was sold by his brothers into slavery (Genesis 37:28). He actually went through these experiences and emotions. Still, he was conscious that God was in it with him every step of the way. Though his life was a mess, he believed that it was not an accident. Though the things that were happening to him were not good, he believed that God was making all things work together for his good. And He truly was. Joseph eventually rose to hold the most powerful office in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh (Genesis 41:40).

This consciousness that God was in it with him was the reason he forgave his brothers when he met them again later in his life. Joseph told them, “But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for GOD sent me before you to preserve your life” (Genesis 45:5).

So like Joseph, whatever you are facing now, be conscious that God is in it with you. In other words, Be Jesus conscious. Though you may have nothing or not much now in the natural, the truth is that you have everything when you have Jesus.

The same Jesus who went around blessing others with 12 baskets full of leftovers, a net breaking, boat sinking load of fishes, and who never impoverished anybody, will empower you to succeed in life. The same Jesus who went about doing good will cause good to explode in your life. The same Jesus who went about healing the sick and never giving anyone sickness will keep you in divine health and protect you from harm.  

Friends, because “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8), as He was with Joseph, He is with you right now. And He will empower you to live a wonderful life with abundance and you will see God’s promises manifest. Praise God for His goodness towards us.