Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping...she saw two angels in white sitting...they said to her, 'Woman, why are you weeping?' She said to them, 'Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.'" - John 20:11-13
Everything seemed dark and hopeless. Looking back, Mary remembered the miracles Jesus had performed, His amazing teachings, His love and compassion, the hope He brought, and even His triumphal entry into Jerusalem just a few days earlier. But then, Jesus had been brutally beaten and crucified. Visiting the tomb where He'd been buried, Mary could only weep.
Then she realized that His body was gone--taken away, she thought at first. Suddenly, she saw someone standing nearby, and after He spoke, she knew it was Jesus! He had risen from the dead! What she thought was a terrible defeat turned out to be an incredible triumph!
Her eyes were being opened to a new dimension of living in which she always could experience victory, no matter what the circumstances might suggest. These same truths apply to you. If, like Mary, you focus on appearances, you are likely to feel defeated, discouraged, overwhelmed, hopeless, and afraid. But God wants you to focus on Him, not on your circumstances.
By faith, enter into the realm of God's Spirit and His resurrection power. Don't look with the eyes of your flesh or think like the world. Rather, fill your heart and mind with His Word. Confess His Promises. Commit your needs to Him. Seek His wisdom.
As you obey God and act in faith, you can expect Him to meet your needs. Remember that He has promised never to leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). He has no limits. Nothing is impossible. If He can raise Jesus from the dead, He can change your life, solve your problems, and meet your needs. He can turn defeat into victory.
Prayer
Father, I believe that all things are possible with You. Thank You for performing miracles in my life and meeting my needs. I pray that you bless me with love, strength and wisdom and a network of people that love and respect me the same way I treat them. Today I pray for strength of character to overcome the miseries of my yesterdays and I thank you for the good fortune of life.
