May 22: Anchored in Christ

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Theme: A woman of Unshakable Faith

Nicola Roach
 Kings SDA Church

Scripture: For I know that my redeemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. Job 19:25


Oftentimes we are left with various challenges in life, wondering when they will ever seize. Throughout my life’s journey I have faced many difficulties, but one essential lesson I have learnt is perseverance and to continue moving forward in faith and grace. I myself have fallen into deep sleep but I woke just in time to catch myself. I have encountered numerous obstacles that have led me to see God in a different light. 


Have you ever experienced a tunnel situation, anxiously waiting to see the light at the end? Breathing but no life, seeing but you feel blind? Some situations are simply horrible but without the experiences we would often neglect prayer and the importance of staying in God’s presence. These trials are what keeps us at the feet of Jesus. 


This famous verse of the song entitled “ God Specializes” reminds us,


Have you any rivers 

That seems uncrossable?

And have you any mountain 

That you cannot tunnel through

God specializes 

In things thought impossible

And he will do what no other

No other power can do. 


At times, the journey is not how we expect it. However, once we remain steadfast in God’s word, which is our daily manual, we are assured of his divine guidance. God knew that if he had made most, if not all, things easy, the level of our faith would not have increased. Is there ever a testimony without a test? Is there ever a triumph without the trials? 


James 1:2-4 reminds us, my brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations, knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience, but let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entirely wanting nothing. 


The harsh reality is that trials are the foundation of our faith. While we need various materials to complete a building structure, we also need unbearable challenges, impossible situations, and ugly circumstances to build our spiritual structure. 


Let us pray:

Our Father who art in Heaven, we give you thanks and bless your Holy name. Thank you for always standing in the gap for us when times seem challenging,g you always come through. May you continue to bless us and lead us in all your ways. Amen.





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