HOW NOT TO BE LED BY CIRCUMSTANCES

Scripture: Matthew 13:22
Topic: How Not To Be Led By Circumstances

"He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful."
Matthew 13:22

The word circumstance is self-explanatory. “Circum” speaks of things around and “stances” speaks of things standing. Therefore, “circumstances” simply mean “things standing around in your life”. These circumstances could be school, marriage, work or any situational factors.

Circumstances often dictate what Christians should do. We are to be led by the Spirit of God and not by circumstances. You cannot allow the circumstances in your life to prevent you from doing what you must do.

When I became a medical student, I had very little time to do the work of God. The circumstances were such that it was almost impossible for me to pray or read my Bible. But what was the silent voice of the Word of God telling me? The Word of God was telling me to be steadfast, unmovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord.

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, BE YE STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE, ALWAYS ABOUNDING in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."
1 Corinthians 15:58

And that is exactly what I did. The circumstances of a medical student were well known to other students. Because of this, medical students were not allowed to be leaders of the Christian fellowship. They knew that the circumstances of a medical student’s life did not allow for much spiritual activity. You see, we were picked up by a bus at 7:00 a.m. everyday and shuttled to the Teaching Hospital, about an hour’s drive away. We stayed there all day until the evening. When we returned to the university campus at about 6:00 p.m., we were exhausted and had a lot of academic work to do. How on earth could one be a useful Christian leader and at the same time pass the medical exams? But the good news is that I was able to do it by the grace of God. In my first year, I started a Christian ministry on the university campus. That ministry is still there today! During my fourth year, I established a church that has grown into a worldwide ministry.

There are many Christians who are led by circumstances. That is why they fall away from the Lord. The cares of this world (circumstances) quench the call! 

"…and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh
unfruitful."
Matthew 13:22

God calls many people. However, the call of many is quenched by the circumstances of life. Many people are unfruitful today not because they are evil. They are unfruitful because the voice of circumstances prevailed over the voice of the Spirit.

When you have a baby, you are saddled with a real stressful schedule. It is up to you to rise above the circumstances and pray. Are you telling me that having a baby is a curse? Are you telling me that being married is a curse? Is getting that job or promotion at work a curse? If it is not a curse to you why do you allow these new circumstances to quench the zeal you once had? 

God has called you to do great things in this life. It is only great men who rise above the voice of circumstances. Rise up today in the name of Jesus. Rise above the voice of your circumstances

Credit: Excerpt From
The Art of Hearing
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Comments

  1. Beryl8 February 2022 at 03:10

    Amen. Father help me to be led by the Holy Spirit and not my circumstances. I receive the grace to rise above the voice of my circumstances in Jesus name.

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  2. Unknown8 February 2022 at 03:15

    Ameeen! I should never use a blessing that was once a prayer point, as a reason why my life and commitment as a believer, becomes evidently compromised.

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  3. Renson mamadi8 February 2022 at 03:50

    Thank you father God for this revelation and wonderfull word.. Dear Lord help me to be led by the holy spirit and not my circumstances.. I receive the Grace to stand against the spirit of circumstances in Jesus Mighty Name amen

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  4. Chesang'8 February 2022 at 05:35

    Lord help me to not to allow circumstances quench my zeal for You in Jesus name

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  5. Stanley Otieno8 February 2022 at 06:10

    Amen.Lord help me to be led by your spirit in Jesus name

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  6. Joan Bundi8 February 2022 at 06:48

    I determine to rise above all the circumstances and pray. May by blessings not choke the word of God from me. May the voice of the Spirit prevail over the voice of circumstances.

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