Lately I’ve found myself postponing my faith. By that I mean, l am believing God for next year. It’s as if l have accepted that this year is done and there’s nothing more that could ever happen or change. Maybe I reduced God to “man” because man usually needs time to fulfil a vow or promise but does the same apply to God? Does God need 12 months to bless me? Certainly not.
I remember a friend of mine calling me out on this last week. He said, even in December. Even now. I realised that oooo l wrapped up the year before God told me it’s over, meaning l was acting like the omega with a small o. Starting the year with God only to finish it alone, that too before the 31st because my faith is reserved for 2025. Do you still believe that God can and will do it this December? Yes with 21days to go! That the Boaz can still show up? That Ruth could be on her way to Bethlehem – to you? That the name Marah is not your identity? That the Lord is sending ravens to feed you? That you can still buy the house or car? Do you have faith or have you postponed your own testimony?
In the book of John 11:1 the bible narrates one of the most interesting stories. The story of Lazarus. Lazarus became gravely ill and the bible says even after Jesus was told about this, He did not show up till after the man was buried four days. I thought Jesus understood that this was an emergency 🚨. I thought Lazarus was the one He loved according to vs 3. Why then did Jesus wait so long to solve that situation especially because He had the power to do so? Why has He waited so long to give you your testimony in 2024? You’ve heard the saying, delay doesn’t mean denial.
Many of us don’t have any expectations anymore. “It’s December maybe it was meant to be a 2025 resolution.” You are wrong. Even now. Even after 4 days and Lazarus is stinking. Even after mourners have gathered and they’re saying “Don’t worry sis, 2025 is coming.” Even though everyone’s shaking their heads saying ,”You should’ve compromised, you waited in vain.” Others are saying, “We knew it. Where is your God? We knew that Lazarus would die.” Yeah others go as far as saying, “We told you so.” Even when it looks like you’ve lost your Lazarus forever. Darling even when the whole neighbourhood knows that the one who loves Jesus has no results. No major testimony. No laughter. Even now.
Don’t postpone your faith. Don’t switch off your lamp. It’s coming. This is not to motivate you, this is the word of the Lord! At some point we’ve got to have faith even at 23:59! Faith even on the 31st! Faith even on the day we really need a performance! Faith even at the last minute. Faith even when it’s been days and we are not hearing the sound of abundance of rain. Faith EVERYDAY. Faith EVERY SECOND! I want you to list three things you really need before the end of 2024. Declare that you will see a performance this very year.
“Jesus said, “Move the stone away.” Martha said, “But, Lord, it has been four days since he died. There will be a bad smell.” Martha was the sister of the dead man.”
John 11:39 ICB
Move the stone away. Stop with the many words as to why it can’t happen. Stop entertaining negative thoughts. Stop murmuring. Let’s believe our God. Let us stand by the integrity of His word. Let us look to the One who helps men.
“Then Jesus said to her, “Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?””
John 11:40 ICB
If you believe, you’ll see the glory of God even now.
“After Jesus said this, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
John 11:43 ICB
You will receive your testimony even now.💓