Four Reasons to Wait

"And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent." Philippians 1:9-10

We are reminded in the scriptures to exercise patience. We live in a world that needs everything now! It is no wonder we are advised to wait on the Lord as He knows best.

Here are four (4) reasons why we should wait:

1.  "But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

FORGIVENESS

"How long shall my brother ask forgiveness of me and I forgive him? Seventy times seven?"

This was the question Peter had asked of Christ, because according to their custom forgiveness was only given three times. Christ went on to tell Peter forgiveness has no limit, his words were "Not seven but seventy times seven." Making Peter understand that forgiveness has no limits.

How about you? Are you struggling with the same question of forgiveness? Has someone habitually hurt you, and you have decided this is it! No more forgiveness? 

In the Parable of the unforgiving servant in (Matthew 18:21-35)  we learn true forgiveness. Here great truths are illustrated. May we ask of God His love, so that we can love each other unconditionally.

Let us look at four (4) great truths illustrated. 

1. Here we are taught to be compassionate.(Matthew 18:33)
2. By being unforgiving you are casting away your only hope of forgiveness from God (Matthew 18:15-17)
3. We should treat others just as we ourselves, in like circumstances, would wish to be treated. (Phillipians 2:1-5)
4. Forgive as often as God has forgiven you. (Luke 17:3,4) 

We are not forgiven because we forgive, but as we forgive. The ground of all forgiveness is centred in the great truth of the unmerited love of God. When we are hurt and has the tendency to be unforgiving let us remember "Christ was treated as we deserve, that we may be treated as He deserves.

Root Of Bitterness

When the root is bitterness, imagine what the fruit might be." Woodrow Kroll

We are told "Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" (Philippians 4:8). 

SEDUCTION LIES AND MURDER

Seduction

It was a lovely day and there he was on his balcony, before him he could see the most beautiful woman ever; She was having a bath. Instead of turning away, he continued to feast his eyes on her beauty. Before long he became smitten by her, and summoned her to his palace.

10 POWERFUL QUOTES FOR DAILY USE

You have the key to do as you will, the power of choice is still available to all. You are a slave if you prefer to be; you are a master if you will make yourself one. We are encouraged not to compare ourself to others. Many are presently suffering from anxiety and depression, because they refuse to heed counsel. Comparing fosters a spirit of competition and pride, and will kill your joy.

POWERFUL MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

  It is impossible to estimate the power of influence. The Bible and other sources are filled with information on how to succeed in every aspect of our lives. 

Here are some powerful quotes to aid us in the development of our character.

• “Commit your way unto the Lord, trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5
• “You shall eat the labour of your hands; happy shall you be. And it shall be well with you.” (Psalm 128:2)   when you cry unto God most high; unto God that performs all things for you.” (Psalm 57:2)

Our Example and Friend

How alone should the Christian walk?

“He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked." 1 John 2:6. (See Colossians 2:6.)

What mind should be in us?

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5.

While yet but a child, what example of obedience to parents did He present to us?”

And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them." Luke 2:51.

Pleasure, Delight, Contentment and Satisfaction in God

There are no people under heaven, who take any real pleasure, delight, contentment and satisfaction in God -  but those who are genuinely holy.

"How is your Beloved better than others, most beautiful of women? How is your Beloved better than others, that you charge us so?" Song of Songs 5:9.

Christ's Comfort for Weary Pilgrims!

"Christ is all!" Colossians 3:11

"From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another!" John 1:16

Carry all your concerns to Him in the arms of faith!

(James Smith, "The Pastor's Morning Visit")

"Casting all your care upon Him — because He cares for you!" 1 Peter 5:7

The Lord knows all His people — all their needs, and all their trials.

Destruction of Jerusalem

The first temple had been erected during the most prosperous period of Israel's history. Vast stores of treasure for this purpose had been collected by King David, and the plans for its construction were made by divine inspiration. [1 Chronicles 28:12, 19.] Solomon, the wisest of Israel's monarchs, had completed the work. This temple was the most magnificent building which the world ever saw. Yet the Lord had declared by the prophet Haggai, concerning the second temple, “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former.”

Christ Is The Truth

The gospel of Jesus is a gospel of living and doing. If it were not this it would not voice the Eternal Truth. It invites men to shake off sin, and promises, as a result, joy and blessedness and perfect peace.  As our Example, we have One who is all and in all, the chiefest among ten thousand, Jesus Christ, His excellency is beyond comparison. His Kingdom is perfect trust, perfect knowledge, perfect peace. . . no sin can enter there. 

The Book Of Life

The Book of Life contains the name of the saved

Did you know there are names written in Heaven? And to be enrolled in the Book of Life is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon man? "Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." Luke 10: 19-20.

God's Desire for Your Life

John Waterhouse The Missal
God's desire for you

It is the will of God for His children to live an overcoming life. God is often left to take up the broken pieces when we have disobeyed his will; when we reap the harvest of our actions, often He is blamed for everything that goes wrong. And yet when we read his words we see it is the will of God to bless and guide us through our every situation. Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. Job 22:21,22. Job reminds us that God is willing and eager to do abundantly, above all that we can imagine.

Secrets to Avoid Depression

Prevention of Depression

None is free from depression; however the Word of God gives us hope and encourages, motivates, and keeps us on the road to happiness and a contented life. The Word of God holds the secret of happiness and only as we allow it to take hold of our lives will we be able to overcome the evil one. Even Christ himself recognises the power of the Word when he said, "Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Jesus always uses the Word to overcome the enemy and we are admonished to do the same if we are going to lead a happy life. 

Seven Things You Shall Not Do

7 Things you shall not do

You shall not rejoice against your enemy when they fall, (Micah 7:8)

A just man falls seven times and rise up again. Don't be happy when the righteous stumbles. (Proverbs 24:16-17

Stay away from a Gossiper, where there is strife and contentions look closely there you will find a gossiper; for where there is no wood the fire dies, and where there is no talebearer gossip and strife cease. (Proverbs 26:20)

The Message Of The Angel

Message of the Angel - Revelation 14

"And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his Judgment is come; and worship him that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. " (Revelation 14:6, 7.)

The Best Friend

"This is my Friend!" 

 

Miranda John Waterhouse
A friend the greatest blessings

Song of Solomon 4:16 

A friend is one of the greatest blessings on earth. Tell me not of money — love is better than gold; sympathy is better than lands. He is the poor man — who has no friends!  This world is full of sorrow — because it is full of sin. It is a dark place. It is a lonely place. It is a disappointing place. The brightest sunbeam in it, is a friend. Friendship halves our troubles and doubles our joys!

God's Word Promises You

God's Inexhaustible Strength

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

"Irreplaceable"

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, marked off the heavens with a [nine-inch] span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance?

Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord, or as His counselor has taught Him? With whom did He take counsel, that instruction might be given Him? Who taught Him the path of justice and taught Him knowledge and showed Him the way of understanding?

Baby Boy

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." This was the promise of God for a world dying in sin. "For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son... " (John 3:16)

The birth of Christ. as recorded in Luke 1:7) It is made known to the shepherds. (8-20) Christ presented in the temple. (21-24) Simeon prophesies concerning Jesus. (25-35) Anna prophesies concerning him. (36-40) Christ with the learned men in the temple. (41-52)1-7 The fulness of time was now come, when God would send forth his Son, made of a woman, and made under the law.