" WAITING ON GOD "

Welcome, now come on in as I have something to share. This week we are looking into " Waiting On God." Now I have reread Psalm 40 and the first four verses just jumped off the page(s). First things first doing God's Will sometimes means waiting patiently. While we wait, we can love God,serve others, and tell others about him. Waiting for God to help us is not easy, but David received four benefits from waiting: God (1) Lifted him out of his despair,(2) set his feet on a rock, (3) gave him a firm place to stand, and (4) put a new song of praise in his mouth. Often blessings cannot be received unless we go through the trial of waiting. LAST POINT: Now I'm also thinking of Jeremiah, and how the leaders of Judah continued to persecute him as he faithfully proclaimed the message of God. For 40 years of faithful ministry, he received no acclaim, no love, no popular following. He was beaten, jailed, threatened, and even forced to leave his homeland. Only the pagan Babylonians showed him any respect (39:11-12). God does not guarantee that his servants will escape persecution, even when they are faithful. But God does promise that he will be with them and will give them strength to end (2 Corinthians 1:3-7). As you minister to others, recognize that your service is for God and not just for human approval. God rewards our faithfulness, but not always during our stay on earth. Until Next Time... Jim,