September 26: When God Writes A New Story

Key Text: “And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.” Ruth 4:14-

Dr. Terry Ann Robinson

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 Some of the most powerful books I have read are chronicles of individuals who were once broken. Out of lives that were filled with pain, God brought about unimaginable victories. I believe that God takes special interest in those who are battered by life’s circumstances. 

In the Bible, we see Joseph, who was placed in a pit by his own brothers, then taken as a slave to a foreign country. Not a life anyone would want; yet, later, we see him as head of Potiphar’s estate and overseer of his household. 

 Esther was an orphan. Later, we see her in her royal glory as Queen Esther. 

 Moses should have been on death row, but he became the mighty leader of God’s chosen people. 

 David was just a shepherd boy who was sent to do all the menial tasks. Those around him did not value him, but later, we see him as King David. 

 We see Naomi, who lost her husband and her sons while being an expat in another country. Later, we see her being taken care of by her daughter-in-law and becoming the great-great-grandmother of Jesus. 

 When we look at people in our time, we see that they share similar experiences.

Ben Carson struggled with reading. Today, he is popularly known for being the youngest person to hold the position of chief of pediatric neurosurgery in the United States. He led a team of surgeons in the first-known successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the back of the head.

George Washington Carver was just 1 week old when he was kidnapped. He was raised by people who were not his parents and went through several challenging circumstances. As a black boy, he faced discrimination and was turned down by many universities. Today, he is known for his contributions to the development and growth of agriculture in the United States. 

 Dr. Albert Einstein, whom many of us reference when we see a bright child, did not start that way. He struggled in school. 

 Franklin D. Roosevelt struggled with Polio, but he became the President of the United States of America. 

 As Joni Eareckson Tada, who was paralyzed at age 18, then went on to become an author, radio host, and prominent artist, said, “Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.”

God loves you, my friends. 

So, what’s your story? It may be one filled with pain, betrayal, abuse, or hardship. God is writing a new story. He will flip your script. Soon the pages of your will turn, and you will see His glory revealed through you. Oh, what a story that will be. 

 I can tell you because he has flipped my script, and I am confident he can do the same for you. 

Prayer

My father, You said in Your word that You are touched with the feelings of our infirmities. You know all my pain, all my heartaches, and heartbreaks. I am confident that You are more than able to turn things around for me. Help me to hold on to your promises. Amen.