READ: MARK 4:35-38
Tiredness is another
physical cause of spiritual slumber. When you work so hard without rest, you
will become tired. This will negatively impact on how you pray, fast, and study
your Bible. It will equally dull your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. The human
body is designed to recover through sleep or rest after a period of work. No
matter how holy you are, no matter how anointed, if you continue to overwork
yourself without resting, your body may not attain your God-given lifespan.
Such a person would most likely die before the appointed time and face God to
account for not fulfilling His plan for him or her right here on earth.
You shall not die before your time. You shall fulfil your destiny. Remember to sleep when tired. That is the cure. Jesus fell asleep because He was tired. It is possible to be physically asleep but spiritually awake and alert (Songs of Solomon 5:2). If you have been sitting down for long, stand up and walk. If you have been lazy, resting for you means begin to work hard. Luke 22:45 says sorrow can also cause sleep. Many unpleasant things and events may come to you with the intention of planting the seed of sorrow in your heart. Never allow it. Never open the door to the demon of sorrow. Resist, bind and cast it away in the name of Jesus Christ. If you allow sorrow, discouragement will follow. Then fear followed by suicide. The Lord will turn around every situation causing sorrow in your life, family and work place in Jesus name.
Sorrow has its reverse side. According to Psalm 30:5b, “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” That thing causing sorrow in your heart has another side. This is the side you should look at. Sorrow is only for a limited time. That unpleasant situation will soon end. Also joy comes immediately after sorrow, as morning follows the night. Your joy will soon swallow up your sorrow. Your morning of joy has arrived. Your morning of celebration will last forever. Look up to God and thank Him. Praise Him for the reverse side of that sorrowful situation you are in now. And it shall materialize.
You shall not die before your time. You shall fulfil your destiny. Remember to sleep when tired. That is the cure. Jesus fell asleep because He was tired. It is possible to be physically asleep but spiritually awake and alert (Songs of Solomon 5:2). If you have been sitting down for long, stand up and walk. If you have been lazy, resting for you means begin to work hard. Luke 22:45 says sorrow can also cause sleep. Many unpleasant things and events may come to you with the intention of planting the seed of sorrow in your heart. Never allow it. Never open the door to the demon of sorrow. Resist, bind and cast it away in the name of Jesus Christ. If you allow sorrow, discouragement will follow. Then fear followed by suicide. The Lord will turn around every situation causing sorrow in your life, family and work place in Jesus name.
Sorrow has its reverse side. According to Psalm 30:5b, “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” That thing causing sorrow in your heart has another side. This is the side you should look at. Sorrow is only for a limited time. That unpleasant situation will soon end. Also joy comes immediately after sorrow, as morning follows the night. Your joy will soon swallow up your sorrow. Your morning of joy has arrived. Your morning of celebration will last forever. Look up to God and thank Him. Praise Him for the reverse side of that sorrowful situation you are in now. And it shall materialize.
MEMORIZE:
ISAIAH 54:7 –For a small moment have I forsaken you: but with great mercies
will I gather you.
