Have you ever tried to get a bird to come when you called, or a deer to eat out of your hands? How about a stray cat? Man, I can't hardly get my Jack Russell Terrorist to come when I call.
I once freaked out a perspective girlfriend. (That happened from time to time. Thanks Jean for hanging in there!) There was a wasp flying around the room and I was showing off. You know, just being 16 year old dumb. I stuck my finger into the air at the wasp as he flew by, and then I gave a little whistle. I swear, that thing did a u-turn and lit on the end of my finger. The girl was freaked. I was shocked. And then it hit me...this is painful. Stingers hurt. Oh well. Patience is rewarded from time to time.
God promises a reward for our hanging in there with him and our service to others. There are times when nothing seems to be working right, people don't want to listen, the devil gets the upper hand. But the Lord tells us a harvest is coming...and it will, at some point.
PROMISE Twenty
"Let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't get discouraged and give up." Galatians 6:9
Let me tell you, it is soooo easy to give up. Quiting is simple. Just walk away. Walk away from your mission. Walk away from your effort. Walk away from your spouse. Walk away from your failure. Just walk away. Of course, your trouble is like a yapping dog. It will follow you as you walk away and nip at your heels. My advice is to patiently face what is in front of you and strive to do the right thing. It takes patience! I'll say it again so LISTEN UP...It takes PATIENCE. So hurry up and keep doing right. (Can you hear my struggles?)
Pastor Jim
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