Calvary Pointers Morning Showers 30 August 2023 Devotional by Reverend Ajisafe Opeyemi - The Darkest Moment
The Darkest Moment
Psalms 40:1-3 NLT - I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.
Every morning we experience a miracle. In the darkness, all things are hidden from sight. Those in the light won't see people trapped in the dark. We are sometimes surrounded by the unknown. But then, the sun rises, our vision clears! Light warms us and reveals what was hidden.
Our surroundings become colorful and fresh. Anything dangerous is immediately recognizable. Nothing can hide from the rising sun. And, so, it is with Jesus. There is no place in the world too dark to be transformed by Jesus’ bright light.
What was your darkest moment? Before you met Jesus, darkness may have felt comfortable. Were you shocked at how much brighter life became when you met Christ? Or, perhaps your life appeared shiny and clean on the outside, but inwardly, it's contrary.
Maybe your darkest moment is painful and so upsetting to think about. You know, the very thing that caused you so much suffering could become the story that helps others see the light of Jesus.
God did not desire your suffering, but He does desire to redeem it. That part of His plan doesn’t end with you. Your story of redemption can light the path toward a hope for people trapped in deep darkness.
Throughout history, God has met people in their darkest hour, their time of deepest need. He changes broken lives into demonstrations of His amazing love. He’s still doing it today, and He’s done it for you. Whether your encounter with Jesus was like a dramatic escape or like the gentle dawning of a new morning, your story matters and needs to be told.
God will bring clarity to your own redemption story and this will make you take the steps toward sharing it with others. Your darkest moment is expiring, the light of God is shining on you, making your paths brighter.
Beloved, its your week of transformation. Your sun is rising again in Jesus name!
God bless you in Jesus name.
MORNING SHOWERS Today, 30 August 2023 was written by Reverend Ajisafe Opeyemi; is the founder and Senior Pastor of Calvary Pointers Covenant Church situated at Block C, Road A, Unity Estate, Gbaga Bus Stop, by Ijede Rd, Ikorodu Lagos,Nigeria