1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV
Rejoice evermore.
[17] Pray without ceasing.
[18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
God, through the prophet Samuel, anointed David king over Israel. But it was 14 years before David actually received the crown, the throne, and the authority over the kingdom.
God used Joseph to save two nations from starvation, Egypt and Israel. But only after he had been sold as a slave by his jealous brothers, falsely accused as a rapist by his employer's wife, and thrown into prison where he languished for years.
These men and others could have felt forgotten by God, could have become discouraged and bitter. But they "prayed without ceasing" for God to keep his promises, and He did. Their stories are reminders to us to trust God, even if it seems he's not listening or has forgotten us. He is faithful, and when the time is right He will fulfill His promises to us.
Let us pray that God will strengthen our faith and keep us faithful to Him, and let us encourage each other to trust in Him. "He that endures to the end will be saved." Mt. 10:22
Rejoice evermore.
[17] Pray without ceasing.
[18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
God, through the prophet Samuel, anointed David king over Israel. But it was 14 years before David actually received the crown, the throne, and the authority over the kingdom.
God used Joseph to save two nations from starvation, Egypt and Israel. But only after he had been sold as a slave by his jealous brothers, falsely accused as a rapist by his employer's wife, and thrown into prison where he languished for years.
These men and others could have felt forgotten by God, could have become discouraged and bitter. But they "prayed without ceasing" for God to keep his promises, and He did. Their stories are reminders to us to trust God, even if it seems he's not listening or has forgotten us. He is faithful, and when the time is right He will fulfill His promises to us.
Let us pray that God will strengthen our faith and keep us faithful to Him, and let us encourage each other to trust in Him. "He that endures to the end will be saved." Mt. 10:22