October 26, 2024
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Take with me and read from the book of Psalms 50:15: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”
My dear brothers and sisters, when we face difficult situations, our first instinct is often to approach a friend or a relative, hoping they will help us. But sometimes, when we look for their support, they may not be able to help, leaving us feeling disappointed. It’s not wrong to seek their help, but the first thing we need to do is call upon God. That’s what this verse says: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” God will surely deliver you.
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace, God delivered them by standing in their midst. When Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, God intervened, shutting the mouths of the lions and delivering him. So when you encounter difficult situations—if someone causes disturbances or if someone has planned to harm you or your family through witchcraft or black magic—let your first response be to call upon the Lord without hesitation. This is like “first aid.” Just as people receive first aid when they’re hurt before being rushed to the hospital, we should seek the Lord’s help by calling out to Him. Looking up to God and calling out to Him is necessary. Pray, “Lord, I’m in trouble, and it’s come unexpectedly, by unexpected people, from an unknown source. Lord, please help me in this matter.” Then God will come to your aid in difficult times.
But should we call on God only in times of trouble? No! You can call on the Lord at any time: for admission for your child, for a job, or if your child faces a difficult situation or delay in marriage. If they haven’t received the gift of a child, call on the Lord. At times of sickness or accidents, call on God. Sometimes, when people fall, they call out to their father or mother. But if you fall, call on Jesus. It’s not wrong to call on Father or Mother, but they might be far away and may not hear you. If you call on God, however, He will come and rescue you, no matter where you are—even at sea. He will come and deliver you from any situation you’re going through. So, hold on to this word and apply it in your life, and you will see deliverance. I pray and bless you to receive and enjoy this deliverance. Once you experience deliverance, don’t drift away. Instead, glorify God’s name in your life.
Let me share a testimony about what God did for Mercy Thomas. She said, “Brother, people used witchcraft and sorcery to try to separate my husband and me, causing us much distress. In this difficult time, I sent a prayer request via email, and you prayed earnestly, sending me Bible verses. I prayed daily with those verses, and God heard my prayer. Through Brother Stephen’s prayer, the Lord performed a great miracle. My husband, children, and I now live happily together.”
Think of that sister, who may have tried many things, but what truly worked was bringing her problem to God. I prayed for her and sent her God’s word, and that word came to pass in her life. Today, God can perform a miracle for you too. Hold on to His word, pray, and the Lord will act.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You. Lord, You have said, “Call upon Me, and I will deliver; and you shall glorify Me.” Today, for all the prayers of Your children, we ask that You perform miracles and bless them.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
