Turned to a Blessing
Nehemiah 13:2 Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing
God does many awesome things …but I sometimes sense His greatest works demonstrates that the irreversible can only be reversed by Him. Even the willing captives can be rescued … He turns the worst curses and makes the most evil vessels to bring only blessings to His children. How can I explain this? God is not limited in who or what He uses … you may think you are doomed because wicked men have been hired against you, but know for a fact that because you are His child, He turns even their worst plots to your advantage.
Balaam could only be a blessing to the children of Israel – even though well paid to do them evil. I pray that God will so shower you with so much grace that blessings are poured upon you even from the least expected situations. Be still and let God defend you and help you – do not strive …if indeed you are His, you will be as a magnet pulling only blessings to you – even amongst the wicked. But never forget that this is the work of God and always be thankful and praise Him. Stop fretting. You are blessed already … you cannot be cursed. God sees to that. But remain obedient to Him who sustains you.
Deut 28:6 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
Verses for further meditation
James 1:12; Psalm 32:2
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Be unafraid of those who boost that they have cursed you. God changes curses to blessings for His children.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, may your blessings, goodness and mercy follow me all the days of my life. Amen
As Nehemiah’s wall was built, so will we see a reconstruction in all that may appear in distress and in waste. Nehemiah trusted and feared God, putting his faith in the Almighty whose strength is limitless to exceed all our expectations. Look out daily for Nehemiah’s Wall in 2015 and do invite friends to subscribe to the free email or social media posts. I am praying someone with a burden to be used by God in building will receive a fresh vision and get the job done.
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