TRUE LIGHT 14/11/2014
STILL WAITING?
"I believe that a trusting attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand. You see, when you let go and learn to trust God, it releases joy in your life. And when you trust God, you're able to be more patient..." - Joyce Meyer
Sometimes we get into trouble in life, not for the lack of available help, but for our in-ability to interpret and understand the available rescue routes sent to us.
Joseph, was caught in a serious flood. The water kept rising all around him; it was soon up to his knees. He climbed up the staircase to the first floor; still the water rose. It wasn't long the water was up to his waist. He looked out of the window to see what was happening to his neighbours. A boat was passing and the occupant shouted, "Hey, Joseph! Quick, climb aboard my boat and I will take you to safety." Joseph smiled and replied, "Thank you very much, but I have had a word with God and he will take care of me. You use the space on your boat to help others less fortunate than myself." Soon the boat was out of sight. The flood would not stop; the water kept rising. Joseph was forced onto the roof of his home and he surveyed the devastation below him.
A helicopter flew over Joseph. A man on the microphone, told Joseph the flood would get worse. He threw a rope down to Joseph, "Quick Joseph, climb up while you still have a chance!", he cried. Joseph had been a good man all his life and placed his faith in the Lord, so he declined the offer, requesting that they go in search of other people. "You don't have to worry about me," he shouted, "I have spoken with God and he will not let me die." The helicopter left, the waters rose, until Joseph was drowned; taken from the earth. Joseph was a good man, so naturally he was taken to the pearly gates. On entering heaven he was taken and introduced to God who welcomed him with open arms. But, Joseph was not content, he asked God, "I am confused my Lord. I have been a devout follower my entire life, and never once have I strayed from your chosen path. I believe I was too young to die now. I prayed to you and asked you to save me, but my faith let me down. How could you have been so cruel?" The Lord replied, "What do you mean I let you down? I sent you a boat and a helicopter to save you, but you took none."
Very often we ask for God's help, and we try to help Him to help us. In other words, we try to tell Him how he should help us. Forgetting that His ways aren't ours. We'd all lead better lives if we're able to accurately discern God's hand in our situations, when He steps in. God cannot come down in the flesh to rescue us; He usually sends a boat or a helicopter; but do we realize that's Him?
Beloved, if we learn to trust others, it'd be easier to trust God. People display so little faith...especially when we try to lead them to the Word of God, and His plan for them. But, often we fail to get the message across. Ask God to show you; that boat He's sent to rescue you from that flood, threatening to drown you in that predicament. Ask Him to reveal to you, His helicopter hovering over your life; so you can grab the rope and be safe. Selah!
THE TRUE LIGHT: John 10:27
"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." - NKJV
Let us pray: Father, help me know when you send me help after asking You for one in Jesus name.
STILL WAITING?
"I believe that a trusting attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand. You see, when you let go and learn to trust God, it releases joy in your life. And when you trust God, you're able to be more patient..." - Joyce Meyer
Sometimes we get into trouble in life, not for the lack of available help, but for our in-ability to interpret and understand the available rescue routes sent to us.
Joseph, was caught in a serious flood. The water kept rising all around him; it was soon up to his knees. He climbed up the staircase to the first floor; still the water rose. It wasn't long the water was up to his waist. He looked out of the window to see what was happening to his neighbours. A boat was passing and the occupant shouted, "Hey, Joseph! Quick, climb aboard my boat and I will take you to safety." Joseph smiled and replied, "Thank you very much, but I have had a word with God and he will take care of me. You use the space on your boat to help others less fortunate than myself." Soon the boat was out of sight. The flood would not stop; the water kept rising. Joseph was forced onto the roof of his home and he surveyed the devastation below him.
A helicopter flew over Joseph. A man on the microphone, told Joseph the flood would get worse. He threw a rope down to Joseph, "Quick Joseph, climb up while you still have a chance!", he cried. Joseph had been a good man all his life and placed his faith in the Lord, so he declined the offer, requesting that they go in search of other people. "You don't have to worry about me," he shouted, "I have spoken with God and he will not let me die." The helicopter left, the waters rose, until Joseph was drowned; taken from the earth. Joseph was a good man, so naturally he was taken to the pearly gates. On entering heaven he was taken and introduced to God who welcomed him with open arms. But, Joseph was not content, he asked God, "I am confused my Lord. I have been a devout follower my entire life, and never once have I strayed from your chosen path. I believe I was too young to die now. I prayed to you and asked you to save me, but my faith let me down. How could you have been so cruel?" The Lord replied, "What do you mean I let you down? I sent you a boat and a helicopter to save you, but you took none."
Very often we ask for God's help, and we try to help Him to help us. In other words, we try to tell Him how he should help us. Forgetting that His ways aren't ours. We'd all lead better lives if we're able to accurately discern God's hand in our situations, when He steps in. God cannot come down in the flesh to rescue us; He usually sends a boat or a helicopter; but do we realize that's Him?
Beloved, if we learn to trust others, it'd be easier to trust God. People display so little faith...especially when we try to lead them to the Word of God, and His plan for them. But, often we fail to get the message across. Ask God to show you; that boat He's sent to rescue you from that flood, threatening to drown you in that predicament. Ask Him to reveal to you, His helicopter hovering over your life; so you can grab the rope and be safe. Selah!
THE TRUE LIGHT: John 10:27
"My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." - NKJV
Let us pray: Father, help me know when you send me help after asking You for one in Jesus name.
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