In the mids
t of a recession, the stories of heartache and financial distress can be heard on nearly every street corner. Many in our great country have lost their jobs, their homes, and even worse, their hope. The Bible says that “hope deferred makes the heart sick” (Prov. 13:12) and these days there are certainly a lot of fabulous believers with ailing hearts, as they try their best to make their way through these difficult times.
If you can’t tell from the title of my blog, I am passionate about Christian entrepreneurs. I want to create them, develop them, train them, encourage them, and then watch them grow. As much as I’d
like to think that all Christians are thriving in the midst of this recession, I know that in reality that is simply not the case. And in periods of economic contraction, many times it is the entrepreneur and small business people that feel the crunch the most. That’s why I want to encourage you today with an uplifting word from the Lord.
As the Biblical poster boy for suffering and loss, Job experienced this same type of hopelessness as he went through major trials in his life. After experiencing tremendous success & personal achievement, Job tragically lost his entire family, his possessions, and everything he held dear in his life. As a result, Job’s passion for life and hope for the future had all but disappeared. "What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?” (Job 6:11).
Job saw nothing p
ositive on the horizon, and because of the surrounding darkness, was unable to see the victory on the other side. The story of Job’s redemption has encouraged believers for centuries, but as Job sat covered in sickness and poverty, the future benefits of his story on the Church were the furthest thing from his mind. Perhaps if he had picked his head up and looked forward to what God had planned for him, he would have maintained his hope and joy through what was otherwise a tragic time in his life.
It’s always difficult when you’re in the midst of a trial to see through to the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel.” When we go through trials and tribulation, we of
tentimes become very egocentric and inward focused, removing our ability to look UP, look OUT, and look AHEAD to the promise of a better future. You must realize that you’re simply going through a difficult time, not stuck on a treadmill of misfortune. Like Job, you are building a remarkable testimony that will encourage others for years to come. You are writing a powerful story of triumph in God that will resonate in the future with those who are facing similar circumstances.
So, if you’re facing financial or business related challenges, and find yourself discouraged and disheartened, I am here to speak TRUTH over you and get you out of your funk! LIFT YOUR HEAD UP and see beyond today to a powerful and prosperous future. Your future will be greater than your past (Job 8:7) and you will undoubtedly be the HEAD and not the tail (Deut 28:13). Our God is faithful to watch over his Word and make sure it does not return void (Isaiah 55:11), and so I have no doubt that He SHALL meet ALL of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19). He has plans to PROSPER you and NOT to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future (Jer. 29:11). Hallelujah, Amen, and SO BE IT!
To Your Success, Matt Robinson
(Encourage yourself with this great worship video, “Your Latter will be Greater” by Israel Houghton, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j5gTIXmsOs )
t of a recession, the stories of heartache and financial distress can be heard on nearly every street corner. Many in our great country have lost their jobs, their homes, and even worse, their hope. The Bible says that “hope deferred makes the heart sick” (Prov. 13:12) and these days there are certainly a lot of fabulous believers with ailing hearts, as they try their best to make their way through these difficult times.If you can’t tell from the title of my blog, I am passionate about Christian entrepreneurs. I want to create them, develop them, train them, encourage them, and then watch them grow. As much as I’d
like to think that all Christians are thriving in the midst of this recession, I know that in reality that is simply not the case. And in periods of economic contraction, many times it is the entrepreneur and small business people that feel the crunch the most. That’s why I want to encourage you today with an uplifting word from the Lord.As the Biblical poster boy for suffering and loss, Job experienced this same type of hopelessness as he went through major trials in his life. After experiencing tremendous success & personal achievement, Job tragically lost his entire family, his possessions, and everything he held dear in his life. As a result, Job’s passion for life and hope for the future had all but disappeared. "What strength do I have, that I should still hope? What prospects, that I should be patient?” (Job 6:11).
Job saw nothing p
ositive on the horizon, and because of the surrounding darkness, was unable to see the victory on the other side. The story of Job’s redemption has encouraged believers for centuries, but as Job sat covered in sickness and poverty, the future benefits of his story on the Church were the furthest thing from his mind. Perhaps if he had picked his head up and looked forward to what God had planned for him, he would have maintained his hope and joy through what was otherwise a tragic time in his life.It’s always difficult when you’re in the midst of a trial to see through to the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel.” When we go through trials and tribulation, we of
tentimes become very egocentric and inward focused, removing our ability to look UP, look OUT, and look AHEAD to the promise of a better future. You must realize that you’re simply going through a difficult time, not stuck on a treadmill of misfortune. Like Job, you are building a remarkable testimony that will encourage others for years to come. You are writing a powerful story of triumph in God that will resonate in the future with those who are facing similar circumstances.So, if you’re facing financial or business related challenges, and find yourself discouraged and disheartened, I am here to speak TRUTH over you and get you out of your funk! LIFT YOUR HEAD UP and see beyond today to a powerful and prosperous future. Your future will be greater than your past (Job 8:7) and you will undoubtedly be the HEAD and not the tail (Deut 28:13). Our God is faithful to watch over his Word and make sure it does not return void (Isaiah 55:11), and so I have no doubt that He SHALL meet ALL of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19). He has plans to PROSPER you and NOT to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future (Jer. 29:11). Hallelujah, Amen, and SO BE IT!
To Your Success, Matt Robinson
(Encourage yourself with this great worship video, “Your Latter will be Greater” by Israel Houghton, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j5gTIXmsOs )
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2 comments:
Good stuff...gets right to the root of things. It's not our money, it's God's money. He giveth and he taketh away. Or as Sheryl Crowe sings "its not getting what you want, its wanting what you got".
Right you are, Don! Love the Sheryl Crow reference. She's made some goofy comments recently, but the line in that song is certainly true...great bulletin board material.
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