RichinCHRIST'Sriches, I am praying for Karl, Elizabeth, John,Kiersten, Greg, Diane and Maxine ... and you. I don’t know anyone who likes to wait. Do you? (I didn’t think so). Waiting is hard work and, at times, can even test our faith. It’s especially difficult when there are no guarantees that our waiting will ever end in this lifetime. Desires we long for, prayers we’ve been praying, and news we’re waiting to hear can tempt us to be impatient, discouraged, to worry, and even to wonder if God cares. Perhaps this is why the Bible talks so much about waiting. God wants us to know that waiting is far from a passive activity in which we do nothing. In fact, Scripture teaches us that God wants us to actively participate in the work He desires to accomplish. Waiting strategically can cultivate good fruit in in our lives such as patience, perseverance, and endurance. It also draws us closer to our Savior and points those who are watching us to the gospel. It seems that God allows us to experience disappointments in life to teach us that nothing else will truly satisfy or provide us with a firm foundation to stand upon. God’s Word alone is unshakable. We can wait for the Lord knowing that, no matter how dark the night is, His light will break through in our lives, bringing abundant joy through a more intimate relationship with Christ. The cross is our guarantee that God is for us and is committed to give us everything we would ask for if we knew everything He knew. We can be content with that and wait patiently for His answers. "Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” (Colossians 3:2-4) The Gopel assures us, as believers, that "God is for us and works all things together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28). During long (or even short) seasons of waiting, our hearts will be encouraged to remember that the best is yet to come! So . . . "Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” (Colossians 3:2-4) The cross is our guarantee that God is for us and is committed to give us everything we would ask for if we knew everything He knew. We can be content with that and wait patiently for His answers. Christ IS the answer! He IS the treasure you seek. Wait for the Name above all other names perfect Will for your earthly path set before you. Amen.
RichinCHRIST'Sriches, I am praying for you
RichinCHRIST'Sriches, I am praying for you