Words from the Lord:
"A time of turnaround is at hand! This is the time and season that My people are entering a time of turnaround! Whatever attack, oppression, mockery, or ridicule that the enemy has caused against you in recent times, look to Me and put all your trust in Me, for I will begin to turn things around for you!"
This is the time to declare that things are turning around to your favor! This is the time to declare that things are not going from bad to worse in your situation, but things are going to turn to the better, and even better!
Whatever situation or issue you may be facing at the moment, look to the Lord and put all your trust in the Lord. Different people may be facing different situation. No matter what your situation may be, receive these words from the Lord today!
Let's look at the definition of the word 'turnaround' in the context of what the Lord has spoken today. I know there can be other meanings of this word 'turnaround', especially in the business or workplace context. But we are not looking at that definition. We are looking at what the Lord has spoken today. We are looking at the fact that change is about to come in your life!
The definition of 'turnaround' in the context of what the Lord has spoken today can be:
- A complete change from a bad situation to a good situation.
- A change in a situation that causes things to turn to your favor.
Have you been attacked, bullied, oppressed, mocked, or ridiculed by others recently? It may be physically, or it may be in the social media. I tell you what, the Lord is here to encourage you today!
We are going to look at this life called Hannah in the Scripture. Now, your situation may be different from Hannah's situation. But whatever your situation may be, trust in the Lord that He will know how to give you the specific solution, and He will know how to turn things around for you to the better!
Here's the background in 1 Samuel chapter 1. There was this man named Elkanah who lived in Ramah. And he had two wives - Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children (at that time). Elkanah would travel to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice to the Lord every year. Each year, Peninnah would provoke Hannah and make fun of her because she did not have children. Each time, Hannah would be reduced to tears and would not even eat.
That was what happened in the family of Elkanah those days. Polygamy was a fact of life in the ancient world those days. But you can see that there's strife and conflict in this polygamous family. There was an intense, competitive relationship between his two wives.
Here's a point to note. Originally, God had intended marriage to be one Adam and one Eve. One husband and one wife. But in this polygamous situation, Elkanah truly had a headache! He had to deal with the strife, conflict, and competitiveness between his two wives!
One day, in deep anguish and sorrow, Hannah prayed to the Lord and told the Lord that if He would give her a child, this child would be dedicated to the Lord.
Some of you may be asking this question: Why was Peninnah (who seemed to have a bad character) blessed with children, whereas Hannah (who seemed to have a good character) barren?
Sometimes, we don't understand God's ways until He completes His whole plan. You see, there's always a purpose and reason behind everything. No doubt Hannah was going through a trial at that time, but the Lord used this trial and barrenness to accomplish something even greater in her life!
The story in 1 Samuel continues with the Lord remembering Hannah's prayer. And in due time, Hannah gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, "I asked the Lord for him." This Samuel eventually became one of the most influential figures in the history of Israel.
So, take heart, beloved. Because the Lord is still in charge in your life and in your situation, whatever you are facing at the moment. He knows how to take over and even turn things around for you!
By the way, very interestingly, in spite of the trial and barrenness that Hannah had faced initially, the name 'Hannah' is 'Khannaw' in Hebrew, and it can mean 'Favored of God' or 'Grace of God'. For you too beloved, now is the time to declare that the Lord's favor and grace is also upon you! And just like Hannah, you too shall see better days ahead. In Jesus' name. Amen!
