Our LORD, *GOD*, has HIS own very unique, often subtle, way of taking care of us; through means, and, people! HE DOES move mountains for the FAITHFUL, even though, at the time, we might not consider it being so magnificent, HE DOES! HE KNOWS what we need before we need it, and so, in HIS mysterious ways, HE is EVER busy, taking care of HIS people, whom, HE LOVES, and, holds endless compassion, pity, and, concern for!!!
Because many of us are not yet, fully FAITHFUL, when things, slowly, begin to work in our favour, we might not consider that *GOD* was at work, but, I am SURE HE is always at work, on our behalf, and, IF you think, real hard, about your life to this day, and, ponder some of the things that happened when you most needed them to, you will notice *GOD'S* MIGHTY hand!!!
Some seem to think that what *GOD* does has to be showy, loud, outstanding, or, visible, but, I don't think HE works that way at all! TRUE, in ancient times, in hopes of 'getting' to those people, HE DID some astounding works, but, did they take notice for more than a minute? NO! No matter what HE brought forth, it was met with nothing close to appreciation, or even, sensibility! So, since then, HE has removed HIMSELF, and, does things quietly, but all the same, splendidly, for HIS people...
I have to come to think that FAITH in *GOD*, should be free of expectation, in that, we should SIMPLY TRUST HIM, and, go on our way! Many people lose FAITH because, HE did not give them what their self-inclination wanted! In the first place, we are NOT to be selfish, for IN HIM, we are spirit, not out to appease the mortal being, although, HE DOES supply for the mortal being ACCORDING to HIS WILL, and, particular needs, however, NOT all needs are met in a timely fashion, because, OFTEN, the recipient, has to be proven, and/or, has lessons to learn...
Don't think I don't know what it is like to suffer, to worry, to be anxious; I have had one tough life, but, I always sensed *GOD* in the mix, even though, I DID sometimes, give into what was happening, WHICH in turn, TAUGHT me some IMPERATIVE lessons about *GOD*, and, FAITH! Worry does NOTHING more than invite MORE negatives into the mix, then, weighs you down to the point of standing in danger of being shackled by the deceiver!!!
Worry is in OPPOSITION TO FAITH! Anything which opposes *GOD*, and, *GODLINESS*, is NOT of HIM, and so, is of the world! Such is KEY to remembering in your journey with HIM; it is like this: ANYTHING that is in opposition to *GOD*, is NOT healthy, nor, does it advance the spirit, therefore, it IS BENEATH you, as a Child of *GOD*!!!
I can look back, and, SEE HIS hand at work in my life, through the odd ways things happened to move me, from there to here! So many times, the strangest sets of events took place BEFORE I was at a point of some comfort, security, and, other such! I also learned that, life can change in a heartbeat, thus, one should NEVER cling to what is NOW, because the hours ahead, can alter a life dramatically, in which case, FAITH IS the standard, the principle, and, THE WAY, even though, it might be the most difficult action ever to come forth, FAITH HAS TO BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES!!!
HEBREWS 12:1-14...
Because many of us are not yet, fully FAITHFUL, when things, slowly, begin to work in our favour, we might not consider that *GOD* was at work, but, I am SURE HE is always at work, on our behalf, and, IF you think, real hard, about your life to this day, and, ponder some of the things that happened when you most needed them to, you will notice *GOD'S* MIGHTY hand!!!
Some seem to think that what *GOD* does has to be showy, loud, outstanding, or, visible, but, I don't think HE works that way at all! TRUE, in ancient times, in hopes of 'getting' to those people, HE DID some astounding works, but, did they take notice for more than a minute? NO! No matter what HE brought forth, it was met with nothing close to appreciation, or even, sensibility! So, since then, HE has removed HIMSELF, and, does things quietly, but all the same, splendidly, for HIS people...
I have to come to think that FAITH in *GOD*, should be free of expectation, in that, we should SIMPLY TRUST HIM, and, go on our way! Many people lose FAITH because, HE did not give them what their self-inclination wanted! In the first place, we are NOT to be selfish, for IN HIM, we are spirit, not out to appease the mortal being, although, HE DOES supply for the mortal being ACCORDING to HIS WILL, and, particular needs, however, NOT all needs are met in a timely fashion, because, OFTEN, the recipient, has to be proven, and/or, has lessons to learn...
Don't think I don't know what it is like to suffer, to worry, to be anxious; I have had one tough life, but, I always sensed *GOD* in the mix, even though, I DID sometimes, give into what was happening, WHICH in turn, TAUGHT me some IMPERATIVE lessons about *GOD*, and, FAITH! Worry does NOTHING more than invite MORE negatives into the mix, then, weighs you down to the point of standing in danger of being shackled by the deceiver!!!
Worry is in OPPOSITION TO FAITH! Anything which opposes *GOD*, and, *GODLINESS*, is NOT of HIM, and so, is of the world! Such is KEY to remembering in your journey with HIM; it is like this: ANYTHING that is in opposition to *GOD*, is NOT healthy, nor, does it advance the spirit, therefore, it IS BENEATH you, as a Child of *GOD*!!!
I can look back, and, SEE HIS hand at work in my life, through the odd ways things happened to move me, from there to here! So many times, the strangest sets of events took place BEFORE I was at a point of some comfort, security, and, other such! I also learned that, life can change in a heartbeat, thus, one should NEVER cling to what is NOW, because the hours ahead, can alter a life dramatically, in which case, FAITH IS the standard, the principle, and, THE WAY, even though, it might be the most difficult action ever to come forth, FAITH HAS TO BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES!!!
HEBREWS 12:1-14...
1/ Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us
2/ while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.
3/ Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
4/ In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood.
5/ You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him;
6/ for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges."
7/ Endure your trials as "discipline"; God treats you as sons. For what "son" is there whom his father does not discipline?
8/ If you are without discipline, in which all have shared, you are not sons but bastards.
9/ Besides this, we have had our earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them. Should we not (then) submit all the more to the Father of spirits and live?
10/ They disciplined us for a short time as seemed right to them, but he does so for our benefit, in order that we may share his holiness.
11/ At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.
12/ So strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.
13/ Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed.
14/ Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Endure your trials as discipline! WITH FAITH! With the kind of FAITH that ALLOWS HIM to move mountains for you, and, to refine you, and, to perfect you, TO, and, FOR HIS GLORY!!!
Have a most beautiful day, basking in HIS favour, whether you see it, or not, after all, such IS the premise of TRUE FAITH! PRAISE HIS HOLINESS, and, HIS GENIUS plan for taking care of HIS Beloved Children!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2012
BIBLICAL, and/or, other references marked BOLDLY IN COLOURS
2/ while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.
3/ Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
4/ In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood.
5/ You have also forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons: "My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him;
6/ for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges."
7/ Endure your trials as "discipline"; God treats you as sons. For what "son" is there whom his father does not discipline?
8/ If you are without discipline, in which all have shared, you are not sons but bastards.
9/ Besides this, we have had our earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them. Should we not (then) submit all the more to the Father of spirits and live?
10/ They disciplined us for a short time as seemed right to them, but he does so for our benefit, in order that we may share his holiness.
11/ At the time, all discipline seems a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who are trained by it.
12/ So strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.
13/ Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed.
14/ Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Endure your trials as discipline! WITH FAITH! With the kind of FAITH that ALLOWS HIM to move mountains for you, and, to refine you, and, to perfect you, TO, and, FOR HIS GLORY!!!
Have a most beautiful day, basking in HIS favour, whether you see it, or not, after all, such IS the premise of TRUE FAITH! PRAISE HIS HOLINESS, and, HIS GENIUS plan for taking care of HIS Beloved Children!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2012
BIBLICAL, and/or, other references marked BOLDLY IN COLOURS
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