Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. And he said to his people, “Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we; Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with their burdens… But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were in dread of the children of Israel. So the Egyptians made the children of Israel serve with rigor. And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage… All their service in which they made them serve was with rigor. Exodus 1:8‭-‬9‭, ‬11‭-‬14 NKJV

Afflictions, trials, tribulations and persecutions are no threats to the purpose and the covenant of God for His children. It is possible that the place where you have once loved, enjoyed freedom and happiness to suddenly become a house of bitterness, bondage and the place of afflictions just because your best and most useful services have been forgotten.

In all of these, God may appear silent and unable to save you. Not really so, it only appears so. God is faithful and committed to His covenant. He is very much concerned and still care for you though your situations may suggest the contrary.

Never mind but continue to render your services as unto the Lord, and to please Him who is not unrighteous  whatever men are, to forget your labour of love. Know this, there is no sight that is more hateful to a wicked than the prosperity of the righteous.

Therefore, remain steadfast no matter the rigour because the darker the darkness becomes the brighter the light will shine. You are the light, don’t be afraid of the darkness no matter its intensity but continue to shine. May the Lord help you never to give up too soon till He comes to vindicate you. Good morning and do have a glorious day.

Your brother,

Olufemi Babalola