Good Morning,
For all of us that have decided that we will be doers of the Word, we realize that the Word is really our sword in this war. We cannot afford to let our sword hang down because of weights and cares that try to make us bend and bow. We must be persuaded that there is nothing in this world that can take our joy of loving God and doing his Word from us. We must have the same heart attitude that Paul had. Listen: "That's why I don't think there's any comparison between the present hard times and the coming good times. The created world itself can hardly wait for what's coming next. Everything in creation is being more or less held back. God reins it in until both creation and all the creatures are ready and can be released at the same moment into the glorious times ahead. Meanwhile, the joyful anticipation deepens. All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it's not only around us; it's within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We're also feeling the birth pangs. These sterile and barren bodies of ours are yearning for full deliverance. That is why waiting does not diminish us, any more than waiting diminishes a pregnant mother. We are enlarged in the waiting. We, of course, don't see what is enlarging us. But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy. Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along." (Rom. 8:22-26; The Message Bible) Waiting means to stay, to abide and remain, to expect and anticipate, to look forward to, and to watch. We must not let our confidence be stolen from us because of the birth pangs of the world. They are mile markers that let us know that we are approaching our long awaited destination. You and I who are disciples of Christ know that in our heart that God is setting us up for a breakthrough into another level of our destinies. God is working with us to bring His Word to pass.
"Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. For still a little while (a very little while), and the Coming One will come and He will not delay.. " (Heb. 10:35-37) So my dear ones keep your eyes on the prize, do the Word in order that the promises that you hold onto may be fulfilled. Yet, the greatest promise that we will enjoy to the full is the coming of the Lord! Do not draw back and don't shrink in fear, God takes no pleasure in that. "We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are fitting into a plan for good to and for those who love God and are called according to His purpose." (Rom. 8:28) God is making it all fit together for GOOD, for all who love Him. Good denotes acceptable, agreeable, excellent, exceptional, first-class, gratifying, splendid, wonderful, and worthy. No matter what we face, we will do the Word, for our compensation is a great reward!
Love,
Pastor D.
Daughters of Z 