Under Any Circumstances

Obadiah 1:1  

"The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; 

We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is 

sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us

rise up against her in battle."

    Esau had the privilege of growing up in the holy home of Isaac and Rebecca. He had perfect role models in his parents and was given a loving and nurturing upbringing. Obadiah, on the other hand, grew up among the depraved Edomites. After converting to Judaism, he lived with King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, arguably the most wicked king and queen ever to rule Israel (See 1 Kings18:3-16).    Esau, in spite of his envious upbringing, ended up living an evil and immoral life. But Obadiah, despite the evil influences around him, remained righteous and good.

    By examining the lives of Esau and Obadiah, we learn that while our life experiences definitely affect us, we are ultimately responsible for the paths we choose in life. We cannot control what happens to us in life, but we can always control how we react to those events.

    My Friend, for every circumstance in life, we choose the consequence. We can let our circumstances weaken us; we can let them harden our hearts; or we can use them to become better. Obadiah chose to become better.

How do you react to life?  Do you let the circumstances in your life bring you down, or do you use them as a springboard to reach higher? The choice is always our own.

Amen 

Reading: Oba.1:1-21

                1 Kings 18:3-19

Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You 

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry