Good Morning Internet Campus,
"...Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God's will."
Today's section of Hebrews 10 is pretty tough. I'm talking life-changing tough. Those two first words, on their own, are challenging at best.
Patience...how was yesterday? Were you more patient or impatient. Did you wait cheerfully or with anger? How is that prayer life going? Getting a little frustrated at the lack of response from God? Relax. I do too. We all do if we want to get naked for a minute. Patience is one of those things that just doesn't come naturally. But I love what Pastor Troy shared with us a few weeks back:
"Patience is the kind of thing that gets easier every time we choose it."
Chew on that a second. If we demonstrate patience when it feels tough to do so, it will be easier the next time. Don't believe me? Try it!
Now let's look at that second word...endurance. Feel like throwing in the towel? Giving up? How about slowing down? Sometimes the enemy doesn't want us to give up...he just wants us to focus on failing over finishing. Defeat over Deliverance. The water table over the finish line. I've felt that way. Many times. More times than I'd care to admit.
So, if you're keeping score at home that's Brian the Pastor 0 for 2. Patience and Endurance....tough on their own. How about together like this verse states?
God wants us to keep on when it's tough and have a patient spirit while we go through it. A tall order to be sure. Why? Let's read on... because it is the key to doing God's will. Sometimes God's will for our lives doesn't always lead us through beautiful meadows and clearly marked pathways. Sometimes you feel lost...tested...burned out....forgotten....alone....wondering....
You aren't alone. Life isn't easy. But the great thoughts to take with you today are these.....
1) God's will is discoverable
2) He tells us how to stay on the path to achieving His will for our lives.
3) God will give us the strength, courage, and wisdom when we need it....to stay patient and endure the trials we face.
We serve an awesome, loving God. Never forget that. See you tomorrow.
Pastor Brian
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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3 comments:
Good morning Brian.
Thank you for your Devotion; I was missing having one to go early in the AM. Troy's Blog was the 1st one I've ever ventured to & I even started my own. All part of reaching my God potential.... waking up early; reading; journaling; prayer requests; the blogging has been a neat outlet for my writing desire.... of course I haven't been emailing the usher volunteers as much. Oh well, nobody is perfect.
Patient endurance. I have my good days & bad days. Yesterday was good. Margaret finally received a job offer from Purdue Univ in Indiana & now she's negotiating fine points. She'll accept the job shortly. She hasn't been working an engineering job since Mar '06 & she's anxious to get back into the working world after finishing her Masters Degree. I have to sell a house before joining her in the cold north. West Lafayette is 1.5 hr south of Granger, between Indianapolis & Chicago.
Stan D
I'm also sticking to my guns.... I really mean to say that I like Proverbs and since it's Thurs. Oct 11; Prov 11. I know, rebellious blogger! Thank you Jesus for FRC doing this internet deal! It is making a difference in my life.
good morning all.
"patience grasshopper"
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