Being guided by God’s timing is very significant in our lives. Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. [1] Sometimes, I have tried to rush ahead of God’s plans …
As Jesus told the Parable of the Banquet, it ended with someone who would not put on the new. Matthew 22: 11 “But when the king came in to meet the guests, he noticed a man who wasn’t wearing the proper clothes for a wedding. 12 ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it that you are here without …
The Bible tells us that we fall under His judgment when God’s patience runs out because of our sin. How it must pain God to bring judgment on the ones He desires to come to Him and receive salvation. Noah spent years building the Ark and is called a preacher of righteousness in 2 Peter …
Have you ever considered what happens “when God’s patience runs out?” As you study the Bible, one of God’s beautiful characteristics is His love for humanity and His desire that all people turn from their sins to Him and be saved. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people …
Moving forward when God says no is not a good idea. In the Lord’s mercy, He gives us warnings because He knows what is ahead and we don’t. When the Lord gives us warnings, we simply need to trust Him because He loves and cares for us. I remember driving five hours with our family …
The Lord is patient with us. This is some of the best news we can receive. Perhaps you have gone down the wrong road in life, and the Lord gently called you back. The Lord patiently puts people in our path to tell us about Jesus. He is continually working to call us to faith …
Have you ever lost your patience? Have you ever prayed for patience? Then you know the value of patience. I certainly have prayed for patience and over time it has made a big difference in my life. The Apostle Paul tells us that patience is a fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22But the Holy Spirit …
Acts 18: 19 When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila behind, then he went into the synagogue and spoke to the Jews. 20 They asked him to stay longer, but he refused 21 and said farewell to them, adding, “I will come back to you, if it is God’s will, after I go to Jerusalem to observe the feast.” Then …