“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

Many of us are in situations right now that feels like a storm, a setback or a major delay. Trials and challenges often drain our time, energy and resources. We have to trust what God says when he assures us, that the work he started in us will be completed until the day of Christ’s return. Moreover, God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him and he is a God of restoration (Hebrews 11:6).

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame” (Joel 2:25-26). The bible is full of promises of God’s goodness, favour, blessings and mercy. We also see instances in the bible where there are seasons of tests and trials and then God’s restoration. What I like about restoration is that it is never to what things were before, but God promises to restore times a hundred or a thousand fold.

Saints, we are reaching the other side of this storm and pressing towards the mark of the prize towards the higher calling of God in Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:14). It’s amazing when you know what it feels like to have major restrictions and then you gain freedom. When you have experienced lack, debt and financial limitations, it’s amazing to experience financial freedom. If you have experienced sickness and ill health, walking in divine health is possible. When you know the pain of broken relationships and experienced mistrust and to be misjudged and mishandled, healthy relationships are transformational. When God gives you freedom from these things, nothing will stop you from pressing hard past these stubborn problems, so that they are never likely to overtake you again.

God is faithful and this storm is ending. “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning” (Psalms‬ ‭30‬:‭5‬).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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