by Carol Roberts | Apr 3, 2017 | Encouragement
When we ask God to make us a great musician He leads us to a situation where we labor in practices. We miss note after note and we get turned down time and again for playing opportunities. When this happens we wait and follow the last instructions given by God.
When we ask God to make us a great physician He leads us to situations where we have to work hard to earn money for college. After that we endure intense professors and numerous hours of study. Once graduating we knock on door after door of possible jobs and get turned down. When this happens we wait and follow the last instructions given by God.
When we ask God to grant out heart’s desires He leads us to a path in life that requires that we grow into the size we need to be in order to fit greater than our desires.
Many times we find light by going through heat or water by going through storms. In order for God to supply His best for us it’s important that we prepare to receive it. His timing is never late. Our clocks may say too late or our calendars may indicate time has come and gone but it’s never too late when trusting God. The longer we wait the more time He has to pack blessings into His answers to us.
Galatians 6:9 New Living Translation
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
by Carol Roberts | Apr 1, 2017 | Hope
When we sit in traffic it is a blessing to see a traffic cop ahead. The usual traffic light may be out or the traffic is too heavy making the light delay people instead of moving them. It is an honor to obey the directions of the cop.
What if that cop is not there and traffic just sits? What if that cop was sitting in his patrol car talking on his radio during that traffic jam? It is a very sinking feeling indeed to know he could get out and direct traffic and he does not.
What about us when it comes to an opportunity to help another person through a situation? We have everything necessary to point someone to Christ or comfort a fellow believer during their time of need. Do we feel sorry for that person as we pass them by and say a quick prayer or do we give from our abundance to that person?
When God blesses us with good things or good news it makes no sense to hang on to it where it benefits nobody. Hanging onto blessings doesn’t even benefit us if we don’t use them. Our Lord blesses in order for us to have something to pass on. Otherwise we become like the dead sea that cannot sustain any fish or plants.
The love of Jesus Christ is free, pass it on. The blessings are great and the rewards are forever.
Matthew 5:14-16 New Living Translation
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.