Firm Foundations - Resilience in Adversity (Daily Devotional)

Greetings and welcome to Living Supernaturally. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to come your way, share God’s word and to spend a few moments in prayer. This week, we have been talking about firm foundations and what are the foundations that we need to develop for our lives as believers. Today, we will look at resilience in adversity. Romans chapter 8, verse 28, ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.’ Resilience from a biblical perspective is not merely about bouncing back from adversity. It is about standing firm in the faith and trusting God’s plan in our lives. No matter what challenges we face, we can be encouraged that God is with us, renewing our strength and leading us to victory. In life, we will all encounter storms, those challenging moments that test our resilience and strength. As a Christian, we believe that God equips us to face difficulties with courage and perseverance. Take Joseph as a case study. His journey from the pit to the palace exemplifies resilience as he clung to God’s promises, emerging stronger through trials. Joseph, the favored son among the brothers is adorned in the colorful coat given to him by his father. Yet, this favoritism fueled jealousy and led to betrayal by his siblings. Cast into a pit, sold into slavery, falsely accused, Joseph’s journey epitomizes the depths of hardship. Despite these trials, Joseph clung to his faith and trust in God, exemplifying the essence of resilience. In the pit, Joseph’ spirit remained unbroken. Rather than succumbing to bitterness or despair, he maintained an unwavering trust in God’s plan. This steadfastness allowed him to navigate through the challenges as he faced as a slave in Potiphar’ house and in prison. Jospeh’ resilience didn’t entail mere survival; it encompassed maintaining his integrity and faith amid the injustice. The turning point in Jospeh’ story occurs when he interprets Pharoah’ dream, showcasing God’s favor and wisdom. Joseph’ ascent from the prison to the palace reflects not only a divine orchestration of event but also a transformative power of resilience. Through Jospeh’ resilience, God elevated him to a position of influence where he played a pivotal role in not only preserving Egypt but also his family during the severe famine. Resilience from a biblical standpoint involves trusting God’s overarching plan even when the present situations and circumstances seem unsurmountable. It is about maintaining faith and integrity, allowing God to weave a beautiful tapestry among the thread of trials. Like Joseph, we may not comprehend the full scope of God’s plan amid trials but we trust that He is working together for our good. Resilience then becomes a journey of spiritual growth, a refining process where our character aligns more closely with the image of Christ.

Let us pray, Father, we thank you for your word and what we learn from your word. As we looked at the example of Joseph, many of us maybe in the midst of a challenging situation. We pray that you will empower us with resilience, not to look at the situation and crumble but to look at your word and know that you are in control over every situation, that in all things, you make everything work together for our good. We thank you for your promises, in Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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