A SIMPLE & PROFOUND LESSON ON PATIENCE

(I originally penned this piece around March 2010- when I made the FINAL decision to serve Christ. Though this point is not entirely relevant, the amazing fact remains- no matter the hour or time of day, the Word still stands and it continues to minister to us (and others) for generations to come.) I pray that you will receive it:

NOTE TO READER: ALL QUOTED STATEMENTS ARE EXCERPTS FROM DESIGNER GENES by KEN HARRINGTON.

“Hang on. Have patience. God is not slow; it only seems that way.  It takes a season to ripen or for judgment and deliverance to come. Purity is not maturity. The smallest blade of wheat is 100% pure wheat, but it cannot reproduce. Maturity is not purity. Mature weeds can reproduce, but they are zero percent wheat. We must have patience and rest until the Father matures us enough to reproduce the image of His Son in us.”

With that being said, meditate on the question: Where do I stand in Christ? Have I been patient enough to accept the challenges in my path and learn the lessons taught? If not, am I totally willing to surrender to God and rest in His will for my life?

The answers may startle you, and as you have been faced with an ultimatum, the decision to choose the winning side is not without its complications. WARNING: YOU WILL GET BURNT!!!!

 To seek Christ and accept Him as your Savior, is to accept the knowledge of the devil’s persistence in dragging you back into the darkness. BUT REMEMBER: With Him as your sword and shield, the impossible is always possible. The battle has already been won; it is now up to us to rest in Him and enjoy the Victory.

The most memorable testimony of God’s love & His patience, for His people occurred in the books of Exodus through to Deuteronomy. It shows how He uses tests and trials to build our strength and character; even when it means being placed in a lower position than our initial stance.

“The process is: receive the promise endure the problem, obtain the provision.

PROMISE- “The people believed… they bowed…and worshipped”(Exodus 4:31). They thought this would be great.

PROBLEM- “(Lord,) look…and judge; because (You) have made our savor to (stink…and) put a sword in their hand in their hand to slay us” (Exod. 5:21) Pharaoh reacted and made their life worse, so now they were mad. This was not what Moses had promised. He had promised milk and honey, and now they just had more work.  They were judging the wrong person.  They were mad at Moses and God, who were trying to deliver them. Pharaoh was the enemy. Their reaction exposed their immaturity.

PROVISION- God’s reply was: “Now you shall see what I could do” (Exod. 6:1 NKJV).”

Do not let your desire blind your ability to put things into perspective. Don’t ask questions like “Why me, Lord?” because we should know that we are subject to punishment for our sins. Our Father’s love is SO great, that He is willing to let us learn from our mistakes and is so patient enough to wait ceaselessly to hear you say: “I surrender (to Your will)”.  Focus on the blessings He has bestowed upon your life thus far, for there are many who do not even know the meaning of SURVIVAL IN CHRIST. Face life one day at a time, with Christ leading your track.  If He brings you to it, He will bring you through it. So rejoice, because the mere fact that you’re alive. Today is a testimony of His love. He is indeed worthy to be exalted and praised.

Stay blessed!!!!