For the past two weeks, the enemy has been trying so hard to distract and discourage me from whatever scenarios he could come up with. I got sick for two weeks, I felt homesick too that I wanted to go home so badly. I had a tough week even to the point that lost my wallet last Friday. He was trying to steal my joy and peace. But instead of giving in, I chose to stand up and seek God’s strength despite it all. I knew that the only reason I must have been experiencing all of them is that I am closer to my harvest than I could ever imagine.
Last Friday, instead of choosing to be affected by the valuables I lost (pray with me that I get to find it), I chose to worship. The enemy tried to ruin my day, instead I had the peace of Christ within me and uncontainable joy that I get to serve God. It was a first for me to be part of the worship team in Sisterhood United. Attending Sisterhood has always been a dream of mine as I always have a heart for my fellow women. There’s no Sisterhood in the Philippines so I couldn’t attend it. But then again, God has granted my heart’s desire. Becoming a part of it and worshipping God with my sisters in Christ was such a heavenly experience.
I had the opportunity to help Kids this Sunday and sing Worship in the evening services which have always been my passion. The enemy did all he could to keep me from coming to Sweden simply because he knows the great future that is in store for me here. If I allowed myself to give in to the disappointments and hardships that I had to face, I would not have experienced such joy and fulfillment I am experiencing now. Imagine if I chose to be affected by the things going on around me, I could have missed the opportunity for God to bless me and use me for His glory.
As I was reading the Bible tonight, God gave me 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 which says,
We are workers together with God. So we beg you: Don’t let the grace that you received from God be for nothing. 2 God says,
“I heard you at the right time,
and I gave you help on the day of salvation.”
I tell you that the “right time” is now. The “day of salvation” is now.
2 Corinthians 6: 1-2 ESV
This is a reminder for me that God has His Right Timing for everything. He knows when each of His plans has to take place and when to give us our harvest. Our only part to play is to be patient and simply surrender in His course of time. We have to stay in the right mindset and right heart as we obey His will, not letting anything move us no matter how difficult life can be. God wants to see us faithful despite things aren’t going our way.
My life has not always been easy. I had to lose all my money, career, belongings (because I can only bring few things to Sweden). I had to start my life in Sweden from scratch. But as time goes by, I can see how God is filling in every area of my life, blessing me in ways I can’t even imagine. He’s been creating new stories that show how amazing He is in my life. I get to experience another level of favor, love, and joy all because I chose to follow and I decided to step out of my comfort zone and obey.
I believe NOW is my Right Time, and that all His grace I am receiving now will not be in vain. I believe that He is bringing me closer than ever to my harvest, to my breakthrough. Now is not the time to give up. Instead, Now is the time to keep moving forward. Now is the time to let God do His amazing works. What favor God has opened no man can ever shut.
Be encouraged today that God is at work in our lives. He is in control and He has the best for all of us. Don’t be moved by the circumstances you can see in the present. Believe that a great reward awaits for those who run the race with perseverance and finishes it. Stay on your path and be strong. God is faithful to fulfill his plans for us at that right time. And the right time is Now.
Sincerely,
Abby Bern 
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