MESSAGE DELIVERED BY PASTOR CHARLES OJEI
MESSAGE TITLE: IF GOD ALLOWS IT
Text Scripture - Romans 8:28-30
Do We Really Know What God is Doing Through Our Challenges?
Have we, as believers, truly grasped that every difficulty we face is part of God’s divine plan, working together to lead us into glory?
Called With Purpose
God did not call us just for the sake of calling us. We are called according to His plan and purpose. There is a reason behind our calling, and everything that happens to us, even the painful, confusing moments is shaping us to align with that purpose.
Confidence in the Call
Every believer must be confident in God’s call. When we understand that nothing happens to us by chance, our relationship with God deepens. Even in the darkest moments, we can hold on to the truth that God is still in control.
This knowledge silences panic. It anchors our hearts in peace, even when life doesn’t make sense. We learn to wait on Him, trusting that He is using every challenge to perfect something greater in us.
Jesus Paid the Ultimate Price
Christ did not go to the cross in vain. He secured for us a victorious, purposeful life. So when life feels negative, don’t be deceived into thinking God has forgotten you. He sees you. He’s with you. He’s working behind the scenes.
Everything Is Working for Your Good
That situation that looks like a setback? It’s actually a setup for something better. God allows challenges not to destroy us, but to lift us. The worst moments in our lives are often the very tools God uses to bring out His best in us.
He knows the end from the beginning. Before the storm started, He already saw the victory. That’s why we can hold on and even rejoice in the midst of the storm, because He’s using it to establish and settle us.
A Biblical Example: Hannah
1 Samuel 1:4–6 reminds us of how God used Hannah’s pain to birth a prophet. Her challenge wasn’t the end but the beginning of greatness. And the same God who did it for Hannah is still at work today.
In God’s Hands, Not the Devil’s
Yes, sometimes the devil is involved. But never forget that you belong to God. That means whatever the enemy tries, God will turn it around for your good. What looks like disappointment now is God’s hidden strategy to promote you.
It’s Training for Greatness
Every challenge is a training ground. Though it may be tough, it always ends in praise. The devil doesn’t get the final say; God does. So don’t waste energy fighting what God is using. Instead, fix your eyes on God and trust the process.
Position Yourself for Victory
Victory in the covenant life isn’t about how hard we fight the enemy, but about how we position ourselves in God’s will. Rest in Him. Trust Him. Obey Him.
What To Do When You’re Facing Challenges
Trust that God has your life in His hands and He’s working everything for your good.
Obey His word as you wait on Him.
Believe that even the “ugly” parts of your life are being used to make something beautiful.
Be assured that better days are coming.
Final Encouragement
God is not done with you. Your struggles are shaping you into someone greater than you could ever imagine. Stay faithful. Stay hopeful. Your story will end in glory.