DON'T BE DISCOURAGED!

Not one of all the Lord ’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled. (Joshua 21:45 NIV)

Tucked into the scriptures in the Book Of Joshua is this little verse of scripture that is filled with so much power but is so often overlooked.  It is at the very end of a "boring" list of the lands that were give to each of the tribes of Israel and all it says is "not one of the Lord's good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled."  Wow, What a great reminder and encouragement to all of us.  What a great faith lifter.  It was a statement of fact about the power of God and it is an encouragement to us today that God's plan will prevail again and again in our personal lives.  We can't look at the present circumstances or obstacles but we must look to to power and promise of Almighty God.  I am reminded that God has spoken great things to me and my life and His plans are not yet fulfilled in all that He wants to do.  As I sat last night with the Church Council of New Life Chapel - it was so exciting to hear their hearts surge with what they see in their spirits of what is yet to come.  We rejoiced over how many lives are being touched and we dreamed for what yet God is going to do.  I walked out of there with a sense that God is up to something and He has great things in store for all of us.  We should not be discouraged and give in to despair.  We must remember that all of God's promises will be fulfilled and that God keeps His word in our lives.  I love what Jeremiah 29:11 says - "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Don't be discouraged or dismayed - God is by your side and won't ever leave or forsake you. He has great things in store for you!