It must pass through the fire

We live in challenging times- no doubt about that. The church today has raised people who cannot wait on the plan of God. These Christians believe everything must be now, fast and quick. It is now the case that instead of setting the pattern for the world, the world has now set a pattern for us. Part of the things preachers say today make people believe that God is Santa Claus, and that his function is to give you whatever you want, whenever you want it and how ever you want it. This is not the truth.

In other to balance the old mindset that Christians have in church ( the one in which they think that spirituality is measured by suffering and poverty), some preachers have gone to the extent in cajoling members into believing that their commitment to God is evident in the amount of wealth at their disposal. In other words, your faith is questionable if there is no naira or dollar to show for it.

There is nothing wrong with prosperity at all. However, some Christians have not only misconceived it but have corrupted the church with this misconception. These Christians today are more inclined to delivering ‘feel-good’ messages or counsels while they fail to prepare those in their charge for the real world. As a result, some of us have been robbed of the understanding that faith is not an exemption ticket from tragedy and challenges. Many of us have been struck with amazement to find out that after we have claimed, believed, prophesied and even read success tips, there are troubles persisting in our lives.

But then, you must understand that you do not claim you have faith until you have had something to overcome. This is because real faith is proven in the furnace of trial - in the University of Adversity. With this you can prove to yourself and the rest of the world that you believe God. This is not because things went smooth, but because you went through some hard stuff and maintained your integrity with God.

Irrespective of your social status, race, denomination, academic qualification, your faith must stand trial. No one will escape the ‘Processing Room’ of God. Beloved, we all go through challenges but it is our mindset that makes all the difference.

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