As I continue through Revelation I find myself thinking about expectations. I think in the back of my mind, a small part of me expects that God will always answer my prayers the way I want Him to. Maybe sometimes I have a tendency to think of Him as my own personal genie. If I am faithful, then He should protect me from harm. Is this a scriptural concept? Of course not. In fact, Jesus actually promised that the faithful would suffer in this life. So when life hands me those trials and disappointments, I should not feel abondoned by my God, but thankful He is there to walk with me as I go through it.
What are you thinking about today?
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Began Jerimiah this morning. 1-3. It is so sad to see the destruction coming. After so much warning, the people and rulers didn't change. And especially Judah, seeing what happened to Israel - still didn't change. A reminder to us to always check ourselves against the word. Though we do have grace, and God is long-suffering (very obvious reading in the OT), we don't have a 'get out of jail free' card. We need to remain faithful and do his will.
Sooo..I've done my stuff for the last couple days, just keep forgetting to post.
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