NEVER SAY NEVER.... TABLES DO TURN

 

21 November 2025  /  friday Blues 1-020

 

Never say Never.... Tables do Turn

 

by Noble Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje (KSJI)

 

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Life is an unfolding mystery, a tapestry woven with triumphs, trials, and turnarounds. At one moment, you might find yourself on the ground, gasping for hope; in another, you could be soaring above the clouds, savouring sweet victories. The phrase “Never say never… tables do turn” reminds us that no situation is permanent and that each of our life’s wheels keep spinning — sometimes slowly, sometimes suddenly — but always with divine purpose.

 

There are countless stories, both in scripture and in everyday experience, that reveal the astonishing reversals life can bring. Joseph, once sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become Egypt’s prime minister and savior of nations during famine. David, the overlooked shepherd boy, ascended to the throne of Israel. Job, who lost everything, later received twice as much as he had before. Each of these lives testifies to one immutable truth: the tables do turn — and often in ways no human can predict.

 

We must never conclude that where we are now is where we will always be. The person mocked today may be the mentor tomorrow. The oppressed can become the deliverer. The dismissed can turn out indispensable. In life’s unpredictable journey, the person sitting at the foot of the table may one day be asked to lead the banquet. Hence, never say never! It is a call to faith, humility, and perseverance.

 

The temptation to give up or speak defeat comes when challenges seem endless and progress feels invisible. But faith — especially the Christian faith — calls us to trust God beyond our understanding. Isaiah 60:22 says, “When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” What appears delayed is not denied. What seems lost may only be preserved for a greater season. Sometimes, the wilderness is not a punishment but preparation. The waiting room of life is where God refines, redirects, and readies us for the tables He’s about to turn.

 

On the flip side, those who are currently on top must also remember: the same tables that turn for others can turn away from us if we become proud, unjust, or ungrateful. Power, position, and privilege are not permanent possessions — they are platforms for service. The mighty fall when they forget that grace, not greatness, sustains their altitude. The same God who lifted Joseph can humble Pharaoh. The same season that favored Haman can honor Mordecai. Therefore, never say never — not in arrogance, nor in despair, but with the humility of one who knows that God alone controls the times and seasons.

 

In our societies, where people often measure worth by wealth or status, this truth is liberating. Life is not linear. Today’s employee can become tomorrow’s employer. The rejected child may become the cornerstone. Those written off by others can be rewritten into destiny’s headlines. Many world changers — from inventors to reformers, from leaders to saints — began as underdogs. They refused to say “never.” They believed, persisted, and trusted the process.

 

For the believer, hope is not optional — it is foundational. Hope anchors us when storms rage. It whispers that the story is not over. It fuels the courage to keep going, praying, and believing even when everything screams otherwise. As Romans 8:28 assures, “All things work together for good to those who love God.” That includes our delays, detours, disappointments, and defeats.

 

So, whether you are in a season of waiting or winning, remember: never say never. The same God who allowed the tide to flow one way can reverse it in your favor. Stay faithful in the dark, because morning always comes. Speak life even when life feels lifeless. Keep your heart tender, your faith firm, and your vision clear.

 

Indeed, the God who turned the cross into victory, and the grave into glory, is still in the business of turning tables. Yours may be next.

 

Never say never… tables do turn!

 

 

Noble Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is a distinguished and multidimensional communicator whose work as a writer, columnist, blogger, reviewer, editor, and author bridges the intersections of global health, sustainable development, human rights, climate justice, and governance. He is the Chief of Protocols of the Abuja Grand Commandery of the Ancient and Noble Order of the Knights of St. John International, and has attained the Noble (highest) degree of the Order. A former Vice Chairman of the PPC and two-terms President of the CMO of St. Martin Parish, Lugbe Abuja, Sir Uzodinma Adirieje has been honoured as ‘Ezinna’ CMO of St. John of the Cross Parish, Amaruru, Orlu Diocese, Imo State; and ‘Ezinna’ CWO of St. Martin Parish, Lugbe Abuja. He holds the ‘Ozo’ title as ‘Nze Akuzuobodo’, and a number of chieftaincy titles including ‘High Chief Ugwumba I of Amaruru clan’, and ‘Ahaejiejemba Ndigbo Lagos State’.