Read Jeremiah 29:11 John 11:1-27

2023 has been a year filled with triumphs and trials, but as we step into the New Year there is something we need to be sure of: "Are you a believer in crisis?"

We know what we love to do when Jesus answers our prayers, but what do we do when we go through trials? No one posts about the bad things, we focus on the highlights of our relationship with God. But what happens when you pray and fast and He doesn't answer in the time that you were expecting.

In 2024 we are aiming to remember these truths:

1. Delay is not Denial it is in fact the very thing that will reveal the Destiny of our lives

2. We can muster a "Even Now" faith that stands on the truth of who God is instead of the frustration we feel at His delay.

3. Our tears water the seed and connect us to one another, but our testimony will bring new life to all those who need to hear it!

Let's lead the Lord to the place where our faith died so that He can show us the truth of who He is. We might have prayed a dangerous prayer like "God use my life" and now we have to wait through broken dreams. But God will never fail of His promise of a Hope and a Future for our lives. For the believer, a certain death is not the end; it's merely a graduation of our Faith!

Application - What are some dreams that have died in your life? Can you believe that even now God can come through for you? How can you lead Him to that place of pain, so that He can restore you today?

Prayer - Father, I thank you that you are God who has good plans for me. Although I thought that I was overlooked, forgotten or left to mourn the loss of my dreams, I thank you that even now, your word can go forth and bring new life in me. I believe that your timing is perfect and that has in fact been no delay. I pray that my testimony brings you all the glory and I stand on your miraculous move today!