DIVINE COMPENSATION
Memorise: But the God of all
grace, who hath called us unto his external glory by Christ Jesus, after that
ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, and settle
you. 1 Peter 5:10
Nothing discourages and leads one to a state of
despondency more than suffering. There is no glory in suffering, neither is
there any glory in poverty, in sickness, affliction or trouble. There is a user
of this devotional who is in trouble. I pray the Almighty God will defend you,
fight your battles for you and grant you total victory and deliverance from all
that trouble in Jesus’ Name. The Lord is the Friend that hears and defends when
trouble comes. Psalm 20:1-2 says,
“The LORD hear thee in the
day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from
the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;”
Compensation denotes settlement. It could mean a
reward for obedience to biblical injunction. A good example of this is tithing
(Malachi 3:8-12). Many people argue against tithing; this is outright
ignorance. When you obey the biblical injunction of tithing, God will rebuke
the devourer for your sake and compensate you with divine prosperity. The same
applies to giving (Luke 6:38). Evangelism, fellow up and discipleship are other
biblical injunctions worth adhering to (John 15:16). Obedience to these
biblical injunctions results in prompt answer to prayers.
Divine compensation could also mean reward for your
abilities and input. Are you serving your family, church, organisation or
nation faithfully? Does it seem as if no reward is forthcoming? The Lord will
reward you. Divine compensation could come in terms of physical or spiritual
reward. An example is David who serves his father faithfully. He was neither recognized nor rewarded by his father. However, God compensated him at the
appropriate time. He became the king of Israel. There is an appointed time for
divine compensation. Yours is probably closer than you think. Don’t give up.
There was a lady who suffered a number of miscarriages. Nevertheless, she kept
on trusting in God. She prayed and refused to be deterred, neither did she lose
her faith in God. At last, God intervened and she was rewarded with triplets.
Divine compensation is what God alone gives. It is best reward because while
other rewards are ephemeral, divine compensation is permanent. Divine
compensation as a reward from God could come in form of divine connections.
Ruth was divinely connected to Boaz while Esther was divinely connected to King
Ahasuerus. Divine compensation is to be remembered at last. As Joseph was
remembered at the appointed time, you also will be remembered at last.
Prayer Point
Remember me for good oh Lord.
Make me perfect; establish, strengthen and settle me.
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