“Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Do not complain, brethren, against...
Based off Psalm 37 and 46
An Original Work / February 29, 2012
Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
God’s our refuge and our strength,
An ever-present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
Though the mountains fall into the sea.
The Lord Almighty is with us;
God of Jacob is our fortress...
“Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, ‘The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on...
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Romans 12:12 ESV)
Hope
Now I am not going to look up a bunch of words today, so I am going to just share my understanding here on this word “hope,” for this is me having my quiet time with the Lord and letting him speak to...
Patience - Essential To Experiencing God's Best
Patience is a virtue we all respect—that is, until we have to exercise it in our own lives. In this message, Dr. Stanley lays out the truth plainly: Patience is indispensable to our ability to obey God and receive His best for us. It may feel...
But Moses replied, "No, it's not a shout of victory nor the wailing of defeat. I hear the sound of a celebration." Exodus 32:18 NLT
God chose Moses to take the Israelites from slavery to freedom, but the people complained and longed to return to Egypt. When Moses climbed Mount Sinai to meet...
God help us to be patient like Jesus.
Patience is a virtue we all respect—that is, until we have to exercise it in our own lives. In this message, Dr. Stanley lays out the truth plainly: Patience is indispensable to our ability to obey God and receive His best for us. It may feel...
Patience is a virtue we all respect—that is, until we have to exercise it in our own lives. In this message, Dr. Stanley lays out the truth plainly: Patience is indispensable to our ability to obey God and receive His best for us. It may feel excruciating to wait upon the Lord, but that’s...
Jesus said that if we follow him, that we will be hated as he was hated, and that they will treat us the same way as they treated him. We are taught in scripture that we can expect to be persecuted, too, for righteousness’ sake, and that we are blessed when people revile us and say all manner of...
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer...
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – I woke this morning around 2:00 a.m. The passage of scripture from 2 Peter 3:9 was in my mind, concerning God’s patience toward us, he being willing that none should perish, but that all should come to repentance. I believe the Lord put that scripture in my mind...
Friday, February 24, 2017, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Peter 3 (NASB).
Mockers will Come (vv. 1-7)
This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of...
Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 6:53 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 5:11-6:12 (NASB).
Marks of Immaturity (5:11-14)
Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing...
They talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded. Psalm 69:26
I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction. Zechariah 1:15
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest...
Thursday, November 24, 2016, 9:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:19-31 (NIV).
Background (Summary Acts 8:1-9:19a)
When Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, was stoned to death by the...
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7:14 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Total Praise.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 75 (NIV).
We Praise You (v. 1)
We praise you, God,
we praise you, for your Name is near;
people tell of your wonderful deeds.
God’s Name is...
Saturday, August 13, 2016, 7:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fear Not, Little Flock.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read James 4:13-5:11 (ESV).
We Do Not Know (4:13-17)
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there...
Thursday, May 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Just Keep Trusting My Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 12:9-21 (ESV).
Patient in Tribulation (vv. 9-13)
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with...
Friday, April 15, 2016, 3:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Wait!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-34 (ESV).
Summary (Acts 17:1-15)
Sometimes our enemies can be so great that they are not content with merely removing us from their sight, but they will hotly...