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Monday, February 15, 2021

SUDDEN GHOSTS IN LIFE - Sudden calamities can result in great fear unless we know Who is behind the event. Such was the case for the disciples when they were out in their boat at night. Suddenly, they saw a figure walking on the water and assumed it was a ghost. They feared for their very lives. But as the figure got closer and closer, they could see that it was Jesus. Their fear turned to joy because now they knew whom they were confronting. This seemingly life-threatening event turned into one of the great miracles of the Bible. Many times we have events in our lives that appear to be ghosts. Nothing can touch us without passing through God’s sifter. He allows only that which is necessary to touch us. And if it does, it has a purpose. But we may not know it for a while. Look beyond the appearance and let God turn your ghosts into a miracle. - “When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. ‘It’s a ghost,’ they said, and cried out in fear.” – Have you ever had some unexpected event happen in your life that caused great fear? Sudden calamities can result in great fear unless we know Who is behind the event. Such was the case for the disciples when they were out in their boat at night. Suddenly, they saw a figure walking on the water and assumed it was a ghost. They feared for their very lives. But as the figure got closer and closer, they could see that it was Jesus. Their fear turned to joy because now they knew whom they were confronting.

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Sudden Ghosts In Life

Sudden calamities can result in great fear unless we know Who is behind the event - such was the case for the disciples when they were out in their boat at night

Suddenly, they saw a figure walking on the water and assumed it was a ghost. They feared for their very lives. But as the figure got closer and closer, they could see that it was Jesus. Their fear turned to joy because now they knew whom they were confronting. This seemingly life-threatening event turned into one of the great miracles of the Bible.

Many times we have events in our lives that appear to be ghosts. Nothing can touch us without passing through God’s sifter. He allows only that which is necessary to touch us. And if it does, it has a purpose. But we may not know it for a while. Look beyond the appearance and let God turn your ghosts into a miracle.

by: Os Hillman

“When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. ‘It’s a ghost,’ they said, and cried out in fear.” – Matthew 14:26

Have you ever had some unexpected event happen in your life that caused great fear?

Sudden calamities can result in great fear unless we know Who is behind the event.

Such was the case for the disciples when they were out in their boat at night.

Suddenly, they saw a figure walking on the water and assumed it was a ghost.

They feared for their very lives.

But as the figure got closer and closer, they could see that it was Jesus.

Their fear turned to joy because now they knew whom they were confronting.

This seemingly life-threatening event turned into one of the great miracles of the Bible.

Peter was invited to walk on the water — and he did just that.

Many times we have events in our lives that appear to be ghosts.

For me, it was a period in my life when I experienced family loss, loss of my finances, and 80 percent of my business — all in a matter of a few months.

These were the ghosts that instilled fear and great turmoil in my life.

But after two years in this desert experience, God revealed His true purposes for these events.

He turned them from being a place of fear, to a place of miracles.

He led me to a totally new calling in my life, and He demonstrated to me that He was behind the storm that led to these new discoveries.

The events were real.

The emotions I went through were real.

I had to hold fast to the reality that nothing can touch us without passing through God’s sifter.

He allows only that which is necessary to touch us. And if it does, it has a purpose. But we may not know it for a while.

Are there some “ghosts” in your midst?

Look beyond the appearance and let God turn your ghosts into a miracle.

Os Hillman formerly owned and operated an ad agency in Atlanta for 12 years. He began Marketplace Leaders in 1995 and since then Os has encouraged thousands of men and women to seek God’s calling on their own lives as it relates to their vocation and to view their work as ministry. Marketplace Leaders and the TGIF devotional that is read in 104 countries today helps men and women fulfill their calling and purpose in their work and life. Os has written 21 books and spoken in more than 26 nations around the globe encouraging, equipping and educating people to live out God’s calling in their lives. His latest book released in July 2017 is The Joseph Calling: 6 stages to fulfill, navigate and fulfill your purpose.

Os Hillman speaks at conferences, churches, luncheons, retreats, and other events and also teaches workshops. If your group is looking for insights, guidance and inspiration to follow God’s call, contact us to partner with you in your ministry!

https://todaygodisfirst.com/sudden-ghosts-in-life/

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