2Cor.4v8-9: We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
I honestly believe that the truths I have been sharing with you are changing your life and also equipping you to be a better crisis manager. Yes, this series of teachings aims to make you a far better person when it comes to handling. If Paul, David, Joseph, and several other saints of the Bible were able to effectively deal with crisis, you too can do the same because we serve the same Father and God. So without much ado, I will be discussing with you today the second key to effectively managing the crisis of life.
BECOMING A BETTER CRISIS MANAGER:
- By using the tools/resources that the Almighty has equipped you with to face crisis. God has properly kitted you for every crisis of life. You are fully armed and dangerous. He has given you everything you need or will ever need in dealing with crisis (Phil.4v13). So what kind of equipment has he placed at your disposal? What are these tools and resources? These tools and resources are as follows:
a. The Word of God. This is God’s manual for every crisis of life, so it’s time to tap into this resource (Heb.4v12).
b. The Holy Spirit. This is your wonderful partner and friend. He is your helper for life (Jn.14v16, 26).
c. Gifts/Abilities/Talents and Grace. The anointing and the graces you have were designed to put you over in life, so it’s time for you to start using them effectively (Eph.4v7; Rom.12v6).
d. The Gift of Men/Women, i.e. these are the anointed and wise people he has surrounded you with (Esth.1v13-14; Pro.13v20).
e. Your Brains (Dan.1v17).
f. The Mind of Christ. You have the mind of the Anointed One; therefore, you are capable of bringing forth ideas, solutions, and concepts like Christ.
My dearly beloved ones, these tools, and resources are more than enough to handle any crisis of life and it’s available to you now. Any day and anytime, you can confidently access these tools/resources. So what are you waiting for? It’s time for you to put them to work because it will only work as you work them. This was what the likes of Joseph and Daniel did with these resources and it empowered them in the crisis of life. This will also be your testimony and lot as you start deploying these tools and resources. I see you triumphing in the crisis of life. I see you coming forth victoriously. It’s your season of profiting out of the crisis of life! So go for it.
Other Scriptural References: (1Cor.2v16; 2Pet.1v3; Isa.61v1-3; 1Jn.2v20, 27; Isa.55v10-11; 2Cor.12v9; 1Cor.15v10; Ps.144v1; 1Pet.5v10).
Prayer for Today: Thank you, Father, for equipping me with everything that I need to face the crisis of life. Glory be to God, I am destined to win in Jesus name, amen.
CONFESSION: I have what it takes to face every crisis of life. Therefore, I will not fail or falter. For my heavenly Father has equipped me for this life. As I deploy these tools and resources, I am winning in my battles of life. I am not the underdog; neither am I the dominated. I am a victor and a conqueror. I rise to the top, am never going beneath or under. Because God fortifies me, I will prevail in the challenges of life. Glory be to Jesus, because of God’s equipment, I am becoming a better crisis manager in Jesus name, amen.
Yemi Adeoti is a pastor, teacher, life coach and mentor & also a prolific writer.
Thank you Sir, more Grace in JESUS Name.
Highly essential,useful and vital tools you have mentioned Sir, I receive the Grace to put them into use and the blessings therof are mine in JESUS Name.