01-07-2026 PART 3: From Bad to Rad, Part Two When God Turns the Curse

Section 1

This continuation of “From Bad to Rad” reinforces the truth that God allows difficulty only as far as His purposes require, and then He decisively intervenes. Drawing from Nehemiah 13:1–2, the teaching highlights how Israel faced intentional opposition when Balaam was hired to curse them, yet God Himself turned that curse into a blessing. The curse was real, attempted, and active, but it never had final authority. God alone determined the outcome. This principle aligns with earlier examples such as Joseph and Mordecai, where human schemes meant for destruction were redirected by God for preservation and promotion. The message is clear that God is never reacting late; He is acting precisely according to His perfect timing, even when we feel impatient and overwhelmed.

Section 2

The pattern continues with Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus in Acts 26. Saul was actively persecuting believers, seeking to destroy the church, when Jesus intervened and effectively declared, “That’s enough.” What the enemy intended to crush the church, God transformed into one of its greatest builders through the apostle Paul. These accounts collectively demonstrate that God sees the entire picture while we only see fragments. This is why believers are called to walk by faith and not by sight. Circumstances may appear chaotic, hostile, or unjust, but they are never outside God’s sovereign awareness. When God determines that His purpose has been fulfilled, no power can delay or prevent the turning point.

Section 3

The teaching concludes by answering the central question of why God consistently turns hardship into good. The answer is rooted in love. Psalm 18 reveals that God rescues His people because He delights in them. This is not sentimental language but covenant truth. God intervenes because His people belong to Him, because they have surrendered to Him, and because He is faithful to His promises. Romans 8:28 stands as the foundation: in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. When God says, “That’s enough,” the situation ends because He knows our limits, our breaking points, and the exact moment when deliverance will bring the greatest good and the deepest transformation