Title: Be Patient and Stand Fast.

-

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.  Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. 
‭James‬ ‭5:7‭-‬8‬ ‭KJV‬
Devotion: We live in a world of fast and now, none wants to delay, a computer generation, in fact moving on to Artificial Intelligence age (AI). With AI one can almost solve any problem instantaneously. But our God does not count time like we do, for a thousand years before God is like a moment. (2 Peter 3:8)
Apostle James, penned these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to a community of new Jewish converts to Christianity, dispersed throughout various regions. These early Christians faced many trials, including persecution and opposition, because of their newfound faith. James’ call to wait patiently and endure was more than mere words on a page; they were a lifeline of hope and encouragement in the midst of adversity.
  I don't know under what circumstances you live but a relationship with God calls for patience and steadfastness. If your request has not been answered, keep asking in prayer. The period of wait will enable you to draw nearer to God, to mature, become deep in the relationship so that you are able to counsel others when in similar position. 
 Remaining in the Lord brings Hope and earnest expectation that will guide our Spirit to the time of his coming. Do not be like patriarch Abram (Gen 16: 1-4) who took his wife's counsel and had trouble. Do not seek help where it is not available for all powers on earth and in heaven belongs to God.(Matt. 28 vs 18)
 As you step out today keep your faith and trust in the Lord and know that your testimony is on the way. Shalom. 

©Dr Joel Olanrewaju wrote this, reach out to me on gbemide09@gmail.com for questions, suggestions, counseling and prayer requests.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Title : Keys

-
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6" Devotion : There are three main keys: way, truth, and life. Everyone is calling on God but there is a way to do it, Jesus Christ is that way. Many religious folks claim they have the truth to God but Jesus Christ is the truth. Many think life is all about the natural life but Jesus is the life beyond this present world. Choose Jesus and you would have these three most priceless keys in life. Kindly share your thoughts with us! http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kjvstudybible.bible.kjv.bibleverses.bibleoffline
Read more

Title: Trusting in God.

-
Are you trusting God for something or are you in a situation where you have tried and not getting it? Then put your trust in God, follow the steps in the picture below.  May God answer your prayers in Jesus' name, Amen. 
Read more

Title: When your time shall be over, you'll fly away.

-
Psalms 90:10  The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Devotional: Late music legend – Peter Tosh sang a song with this title many years ago. It came to mind yesterday while I listened to a beautifully delivered sermon at a burial. I therefore penned this devotional on same title. Do not be deceived, at a point in your life you’ll fly away.   There comes a day when the tapestry of your earthly existence is folded. The moments of struggle, joy, triumph, and trials will all coalesce into a story complete. When that time comes, the soul, unburdened by the weight of the mortal frame, ascends beyond the veil of this world—taking flight toward eternal rest.   You are not bound to the temporal; your essence is celestial. As the Psalmist declared, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten...it is soon cut off, and we ...
Read more