It's not too late!

    Nadia and her family were afflicted with a stomach virus. Everyone got better except Nadia. She was extremely nauseous and her oesophagus and stomach hurt. She could not eat anything. Her parents took her to multiple doctors but no one could determine what was wrong with her or how to cure her. Finally, they got some answers. It was discovered that she was suffering from post-infectious gastroparesis. In other words, her digestive system had shut down. Although the doctors prescribed medications, they warned her parents that she might be struggling with this condition indefinitely. 
    The family now had to adjust their lifestyle. They were unable to attend special events because Nadia was feeling too sick. Nadia, herself, a once vibrant young woman, was now battling discouragement because of her condition. What was worse, after almost a year, just when she seemed to be improving, she suffered a severe relapse that left her unable to walk, eat or stand. Her parents decided to drive her to a prayer conference sixteen hours away. Unfortunately, the night before their trip, her condition grew even worse. They worried about taking her on this long trip, but they did it anyway. Her mother received encouragement from the Lord. He told her that it was a long journey but when they arrived her daughter would be delivered. Her father believed that if the Lord said it, even if he was concerned about her being able to make the trip, they were going to go. He preferred to obey the Lord. 
    When they got there, a Pastor prayed for her. All the pain and nausea left. She felt hungry, a feeling she had not experienced during her ordeal. Her father felt as if the Lord was reminding him that He, the Lord, was able to do this, so why had he doubted? Not only was Nadia healed of her condition but she received a renewed faith. She realised that no matter how long struggles lasted, miracles were still possible. Her experience reaffirmed her belief in God. Her story is a testimony that through prayer God is still resurrecting hopeless situations.
    One of the things that stands out in this testimony for me, is that the father felt that the Lord was telling him, “Why did you doubt?” I think many of us have been asked that question. The reality is that when a situation is taking long to be resolved, doubt and fear step in. We begin to doubt what the Lord spoke to us concerning the situation and the reality of what we are experiencing seems bigger and more intimidating than what God has said. Yet, God wants us to remember that if He came through for us before, He will come through for us again.
    I love what Nadia realised. She had battled for more than a year with her condition but she discovered that no matter how long the battle took, God was still able to do the impossible. God is not moved by our timeline. We all would like God to accomplish certain things for us according to our timing. Here’s the thing: God knows that time does not and cannot affect His power and His ability. He can still perform a miracle, He can still turn any situation around, even if takes one week, one month or ten years. God’s ability is not affected by time. We are concerned about how long something takes to work out and if it takes too long, we give up. God, on the other hand reminds us that, “At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen” (Isaiah 60:22).
    I don’t know what you are waiting on God to do for you. But, be encouraged. He will work things out in His perfect timing and according to His will and purpose for your life. No matter how late or how hopeless it seems, it is never too late for a miracle from God.
    If you have not accepted Jesus Christ into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, I encourage you to do so today. Never doubt God’s ability to do the impossible even when circumstances are saying that it’s over. God still has the final say. And if God says it then it will come to pass.
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