Prosperity In Captivity

This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”

- Jeremiah 29:4-8, NIV

Are you being held hostage by the schemes, plots, threats, and shenanigans of the world? Do you feel as though its grip upon you has you such that your entire life is being sucked out of you to the point where you are defeated? Do you feel as though that “this” situation has you so tied up that even the most skilled negotiator would have a hard time freeing you from captivity? Has your despair taken you to a place where you can’t even hope in, much less hold onto the promises of God? What if you were told today that with God there is prosperity in captivity…would you believe it? Lots of questions today surrounding your life and the things that are impacting it; however, of the utmost importance is your ability to comprehend who you are in the midst of these struggles and Who God is to you and them. Fairly easy when everything is prospering and things are going your way; however, much different when any/everything seems to be holding you back. Fortunately when you are led by God’s hand, you are also protected by it…in other words the same hand that placed you into your current situation is the same that will protect you, uplift you, and prosper you. Understand that God’s purpose for you extends well beyond just you and in spite of your current hardships He (not the world) has placed you in the best position to not only flourish, but to bring hope to the hopeless. Today take God’s hand and allow His peace (not your situation, circumstance, or problem) to overtake you that you may prosper even in the midst of your struggles [Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7, NKJV)].…then watch how His grace upon your life opens doors for others to witness His glory.

BE BLESSED!