By Oke Chinye
Read: 2 Samuel 12:15-23
Meditation verse:
“So, David arose from the ground, washed, and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him, and he ate” (2 Samuel 12:20).
It is the last day of the year. Irrespective of how you think the year went for you, praise God that you made it this far and are alive.
- You may not have achieved the goals you set.
- You may not have started that business.
- You may not have gotten that house.
- You may not have bought that car.
- You may not have gotten married.
- You may not have gotten pregnant.
- You may have lost someone precious.
- You may be in a place of grief.
Irrespective of what you lost or failed to achieve over the year, do not lose your hope and faith in God. Each day offers a new beginning and opportunity for a fresh start. Tomorrow is the beginning of a new day, the beginning of a new year. How long will you mourn over your loses? As the clock strikes at midnight today, why not do as king David did: arise from the ground, wash, and anoint yourself, change your clothes (signifying a change in your countenance and mindset), and worship God. Then move forward and enter a new chapter of your life. “And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward” (Exodus 14:15). Go forward!
IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Dcns Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).
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