In whom are we waiting for?

[Leonardo Von]

In whom are we waiting for?

As we saw in Zephaniah 2:1, Israel became an undesired nation. An the reason can be seen in Zeph 1:9 and below:

•    Zephaniah  2:4-7 -> “For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.  Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the LORD is against you; O Canaan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that there shall be no inhabitant.  And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks. And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.”.

Note how intimate were Israelites and Philistines. Certainly the Israelites were thinking that the Philistines and their gods could help them to veer the judgment that was coming from the Creator through the king of Babylon.

And we, many times, figure the same, that is to say, that we can sort out the problems by our own capacity. 

The truth, however, is that, if everything goes wrong in our life, it is a sign that there is something wrong between Jesus and us. In this case, we need to conciliate with Him first before go out in searching of the solution.

For instance: let’s suppose that husband and wife disagree with each other. Instead of trying to make amends, both ought to seek in Jesus repent, convert from their bad demeanor and follow Jesus toward the reconciliation.

After all, the problem isn’t a simple misunderstanding, but a breach in their character and only in Christ the mercy can be exercised and close this breaches in both hearts (see Eze 22:30; Mal 2:15).

Note, in Zeph 2:7, that, In the end, who would inherit the land of the Philistines was the remaining of Judah, those who kept close to the Creator.

So, stay close to the Creator, enjoying His company in meekness (Ps 37:4) and you will inherit the land (Ps 37:10,11), the boons.

Go to the place where Jesus wish you and He will make right your paths (Ps 37:5,6) and make alliance until with your enemies (Prov 16:7) and the animals of the fiels (Job 5:23; Hosea 2:18).

So, have a excellent day seeking Jesus and His kingdom first (Mat 6:33).
 

[Sower]

1 hour ago, Leonardo Von said:

 

And we, many times, figure the same, that is to say, that we can sort out the problems by our own capacity. 

The truth, however, is that, if everything goes wrong in our life, it is a sign that there is something wrong between Jesus and us. In this case, we need to conciliate with Him first before go out in searching of the solution

I agree that there may be something wrong, but not always. Could be, something neat is going to soon happen.

John 15, 1-2

"I am the True Vine and my father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mind that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes that it may bear more fruit"

Us Believers, as branches, abide in the True Vine the Lord Jesus Christ. The father is the vine dresser and he prunes us the branches to Bear more fruit. For me, he cuts off all the unnecessary part of the branch, me, so there is less of me and more fruit is borne, and displayed Within Me. The fruit produced by the True Vine Jesus is displayed Within Me That Others May see, and receive. March fruit pleases the father. The branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the Vine.

Notice the Father, the vinedresser, prunes the branches bearing fruit that abide. This means he's cutting off a lot of unnecessary stuff in my life that inhibits bearing much fruit. It could be a loss of a friend, the loss of a job, the loss of a home, etc etc. I know this has happened in my own personal life. Was I being chastised? Was I being pruned?? With the loss of the home, moving to a new location, and no job, I met new Christian friends, started my own business, and built a nice new home for my family and myself. And I say unequivocally, that God supplied it all. There is no shadow of  doubt. I do not believe I was chastised. I believe I was pruned by the vine tender and then blessed beyond measure, bearing more fruit produced of the true vine. And God was merciful to me a sinner.

I agree with you, Leonardo, that at the time I tried to sort out my problems and leaned on my understanding. I could not understand why God was  "so upset with me"  I don't believe it was God being upset with me, but he was simply pruning me for a greater blessing, and I would bear more fruit because of it.

Sometimes when things appear to go wrong in our lives, can simply mean that God is pruning us, getting rid of unnecessary stuff in our lives, that we bear( show forth) more fruit, which pleases the father, glorifies the father.

When I learned of John 15 more thoroughly, I really started to acknowledge God in troubles, and quit trying to figure it out in my own understanding. God's ways are not man's ways. Our Father, the vinedresser, knows exactly what stuff to cut off in our lives, that we would bear then much fruit. This glorifies the father.

[MrBear]

Great message Brother?

Sometimes god tests our faith not always when things go wrong are we out of step with god, he builds character and the only way to do that is testing us

Do we complain?

Are we “ stiffnecked” ? Because complaining is telling God “ you aren’t taking care of me”, Sometimes he tests that faith of yours

Like the little boy that spent all day building his little sailboat, he glued it together, he painted it and he couldn’t wait to play 

he took it out to the pond and it’s little sails filled with wind, he looked on proud very happy ? 

just as his little sailboat got to the middle of the pond a strong wind came and it sank the boat!

The little boy just smiled and said “ What a great day to fly a kite” and off he went to get his kite ?

Sometimes things don’t go the way we want but put your faith that god has great plans for you and pass his tests

He will make you stronger 

Thank you for the message Brother

SHALOM❤️