There are moments in life when the storms rage not just outside us but within—and yet, even in the thick of it, heaven whispers a promise louder than thunder: “This too shall pass.” In these sacred seasons, when pressure builds and outcomes seem uncertain, God does not merely stand by; He steps in. As Isaiah 41:10 declares, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The adversity we face today is not the end—it is simply another chapter preparing to echo God’s faithfulness tomorrow.
Canadian revivalist Pastor Stacey Campbell once said, “God doesn’t remove trials to pamper us; He walks through them to prove He’s with us.” This is the sacred paradox of divine promotion—it comes not through avoidance of battle, but through triumph in it. The enemy may parade his threats like a lion in an empty field, but God’s presence renders them hollow. His voice still breaks through the noise, unmasking deception and guiding His children away from every trap, every unseen snare.
Africa says, “The hunter’s trap may be hidden, but the antelope with wise ears escapes it.” Heaven gives such ears—an inner sense, a divine alertness that turns danger into direction. Like hinds on mountain paths, believers are given not just escape but elevation. The very terrain meant to break them becomes the platform where their stability is proven, their feet sure, and their vision clear.
Jehovah Elohim does not promote carelessly. He lifts only those prepared in patience, forged in secret, and rooted in trust. To such ones, He says: Step forward—fearlessly. Not only will you stand, but you will rise. Your place is not among the shaken but among those who leap upon heights prepared by divine hands.
This is not sentiment; it is covenant. God’s plan is not to shelter us from all pain but to shield us within it, ensuring it becomes a tool for testimony, a footnote of His power. Your journey, though pressed, is preserved. And your future? Secure, radiant, and rising.
– Inah Boniface Ocholi writes from Ayah – Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi state.
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