We
bless the Lord for the start of a new year which promises so much for those who
have been standing and ready to stand for the Father. The year 2016 was one
that was filled with so much turbulence but, we thank the Lord who already gave
us the key to operating in the year before we launched into it- Quietness. Even
in the midst of the storm we made it through without hurt because we maintained
our calm.
We
also need to enter into the year 2017 with understanding. While Paul was on the
Journey to Rome, there was a great storm (Act 27). Paul already perceived
this storm but the sailors never listened to his advice because he isn’t a
professional sailor. Some people really had it bad in 2016 because they could
not maintain their calm, it led to some major loss. However, Paul still didn’t lose
his calm because he had a foreknowledge of what was going to happen. He
admonished everyone on board to maintain their calm, if they had listened to
him the storm would have had no effect on them.
It
was a tough time on board but they finally found themselves on an island of
Malta where Paul experienced what was expected to be another unpleasant
situation but marked the beginning of great harvest. He was bitten by a viper.
As a result of the snake bite, the news of the power Paul carried filtered
around the island that the governor of the island gave them a pleasant meal.
People who were supposed to be prisoners ate in the governor’s rank.
Thank
God you made it through the turbulent sail of 2016. It was a tough time all
over the universe. Sailing through 2016 required so much calm, I know you may
not be in Rome now (your desired position), the storm was so much you found
yourself on the Island of Malta (a place you didn’t intend to be). It’s God’s intention
to enlarge your coast from there and give you a great harvest.
Watch
out! There could be that snake bite that will seem like yes finally it’s over
for you. It is a set up by God to finally expose the glory inherent in you.
2017 is meant for harvest. Harvest of all that you have sown. You are not yet
in Rome, but the Lord planned this Malta to give you a great harvest. By the
end of 2017, your influence would have grown from Malta to Rome. That is
multiple harvest. It affords you the grace of dining with kings.
All
you need is to start this year with an expectant heart. Make ready your basket
for harvest. Don’t be discouraged when
the viper strikes, it’s meant to announce you, not to kill you.
However,
if you have not given your life to Christ or you have not been living according
to His statutes, I can’t guarantee your safety. It’s never too late to come to
Him. He is the glory you need. All you have to do is confess Jesus as your Lord
and believe in your heart that He died to save you.
“It’s my year of great harvest,
whatever the situation may be,
my source is supernatural.”
Olufemi Ibitoye
@toyeolufemi
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