The wise inherit honor, but fools He holds up to shame. ~Proverbs 3:35
“Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.” ~Isaiah 3:10
“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” ~Hebrews 6:10-12
“The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them. The sins of others trail behind them. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.” ~1 Timothy 5:24-25
“But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” ~Matthew 12:36-37
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sews. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction. The one who sews to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. ~Galatians 6:7-10
I think that, sometimes, we are tempted to be discouraged because, despite our best efforts, it seems as though we go unnoticed and unappreciated. Even God is silent when we have given our all and, in the moment, from our perspective, have gained nothing, changed nothing, accomplished, nothing. “Where are You God? Why aren’t you noticing? Why aren’t You helping as You promised You would?”
This is why, in wisdom, we must remember that we are to walk by faith and not by sight! God does see. Do you receive an inheritance when you want it? Do you receive it immediately? In trust, be assured that it will all be sorted out. Honor will be given to those who have remained faithful, generous and righteous. Shame will come to those who have squandered or have been prideful and not submitted to His ways and wisdom. It will all be sorted out in the end.
In the meantime, be assured that God does see your acts of faithfulness. He is pleased that you are staying the course. Even His silence, for a time, may be a part of His journey for you. He is faithful to His promises. He is a rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him. (Heb.11:6) May this day simply be as an encouragement to you, faithful servant. Your Heavenly Father sees your efforts and He is pleased.
Prayer: Thank You Lord for watching over me, even as I slept. Nothing escapes your attention. Help me to live today so that you are pleased to sign your name to my life, and you get the credit for any artful obedience in me, whether the world sees it or not. In Jesus' name, amen.
Also, the Right to Life Bus is still traveling this morning. Please keep them safe.
Song: Every Heart that is Breaking
“Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds.” ~Isaiah 3:10
“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” ~Hebrews 6:10-12
“The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them. The sins of others trail behind them. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.” ~1 Timothy 5:24-25
“But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” ~Matthew 12:36-37
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sews. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction. The one who sews to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. ~Galatians 6:7-10
I think that, sometimes, we are tempted to be discouraged because, despite our best efforts, it seems as though we go unnoticed and unappreciated. Even God is silent when we have given our all and, in the moment, from our perspective, have gained nothing, changed nothing, accomplished, nothing. “Where are You God? Why aren’t you noticing? Why aren’t You helping as You promised You would?”
This is why, in wisdom, we must remember that we are to walk by faith and not by sight! God does see. Do you receive an inheritance when you want it? Do you receive it immediately? In trust, be assured that it will all be sorted out. Honor will be given to those who have remained faithful, generous and righteous. Shame will come to those who have squandered or have been prideful and not submitted to His ways and wisdom. It will all be sorted out in the end.
In the meantime, be assured that God does see your acts of faithfulness. He is pleased that you are staying the course. Even His silence, for a time, may be a part of His journey for you. He is faithful to His promises. He is a rewarder of those who earnestly seek Him. (Heb.11:6) May this day simply be as an encouragement to you, faithful servant. Your Heavenly Father sees your efforts and He is pleased.
Prayer: Thank You Lord for watching over me, even as I slept. Nothing escapes your attention. Help me to live today so that you are pleased to sign your name to my life, and you get the credit for any artful obedience in me, whether the world sees it or not. In Jesus' name, amen.
Also, the Right to Life Bus is still traveling this morning. Please keep them safe.
Song: Every Heart that is Breaking
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