"Then you will receive all that he has promised."
I remember growing up...my uncle came to my house and promised me that he was going to take me out and buy me a new bass guitar. My old one was almost unplayable and I really needed something new. I waited patiently through he and my dad's conversation...I knew at last we would go to the guitar store and pick out the axe of my dreams. A shiny red bass guitar...with new strings and everything!
The time came for my uncle to leave and as he stood up, I stood with him. He turned...walked out the door...and drove away. I couldn't believe it. I had nothing. I was left with bitter disappointment. Have you ever felt like that?
Has anybody ever promised you something and then not delivered? Have you ever been let down because you chose to put your trust in somebody? Have you ever been told that a reward was coming that never came? If so...I have good news and bad news.
First the bad news....people hurt people. They don't mean to sometimes...but it happens. Promises are broken....commitments are made and not followed through...people are hurt. I don't like it any more than you do. Truly. That day with my uncle didn't stop me from trusting people forever....but it did confirm the fact that this kind of life disappointment is sometime going to happen.
Now the good news...God isn't like that. He delivers each and every time. Look at this passage closely...it says that if we maintain patient endurance and follow His will...we will receive all that He has promised! God is the original promise keeper. The hard part is knowing what God's will for our life is...do you know? Over the weekend...take some time to pray for that. Really ask God what He wants you to do in and through your life. Then...go after it with patient endurance..and then watch Him keep all of His promises for your life....
Take some time this weekend and read all of Hebrews 10. It is a great passage of scripture that I pray reveals God's promises to you and the freedom that comes in following His Son.
See you this weekend!
Pastor Brian
Thursday, October 11, 2007
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Good morning world!
Sometimes the smallest break in routine can bring insecurity. I have been waking up early for the past 3 wks and have complete undisturbed silence. This morning the other members are out of bed very early & moving around. This is creating distractions & particularly uncomfortable feelings are attacking me. See how self centered insecurities are?
The reason Margaret & Clara are up early is that Margaret will be accepting the job offer today (I think) & there are many questions that have to be asked & answered; expenses to be estimated; house to be partially broken down & a new one established in West Lafayette, Indiana. We are completing almost 2 years on one income & moving is not cheap. There is little hope to get moving assistance from Margaret's new employer except by a work of God.... there is that!!!
Everybody is effected by the coming changes & Clara is getting another lesson on how to handle adversity. Her dad is NOT starting the day off well. Please pray for us that we would not lose sight that Jesus reigns on the throne for us and to stay focused on Jesus & be led by the Holy Spirit.
Thanks,
Stan
Brian's passage from Hebrews 10: 35-36 (yesterday) "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised," speaks volumes to me in this situation. 11:1 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." We know what it is like to walk by faith! The 2-3 yr journey prior to and upon our arrival in Ft. Lauderdale 9 yrs ago bears witness to me of what these passages speak of. To my limited consciousness, the Red Sea was parted for us during that time span a few short years ago. I know without a doubt that wonderful things await us....Oh Lord we desperately need your help, AGAIN! Help us to choose our steps carefully & to walk by faith & not by sight!
Praying for you both, Stan. Claim this verse and pray over it. God ALWAYS knows best. I pray that you stay patient and endure the stresses that come with this level of change. Know that you are being lifted up!
Brian
I will be praying for your family, Stan.
Hi Pastor Brian,
Thank you so much for this blog...I started to do morning devotion with Pastor Troy and really learned alot and I am so happy you are continuing this...it really helps me in my journey...thanks again
Hi Jena,
It's my honor to do it. I won't always be the one writing it but I will definitely have one here every weekday morning.
Blessings!
Brian
Sat. 5:00 AM Do you know where your Pastor is? The news is out; My wife is taking the job in Indiana. She will start Nov 5 & we are making a trip there @ the end of the month to find a place to rent. Please keep us in prayer! During the next few months I will be reciting "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
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