God had planned something better
Hebrews 11:32-40
32And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, 33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. 35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. 36Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. 37They were stoned[a]; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
Bee's Thoughts:
Sometimes Christians who serve God whole heartedly may also face calamity and suffer just like non-believers do. In times like these, there is a tendency to complain or even to give up one's faith in Christ. However, we are told tonight that "God had planned something better for us" (v40). "All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Today, I had 2 chances to share God's word and purpose with 2 candidates for our Teacher position. I explained the way to Christ's salvation to one of them who was so moved that her eyes were brimming with tears. I shared with another about how God will open a way for him to find job when he honour God and trust in Him. Thank God that I can be a blessing to others in the course of my work. Perhaps that's the reason why God put me in where I am.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your word that reminds me of Your plan even when I don't understand Your plan.
Thank You that I could encourage others in the course of my work.
I pray for the candidates whom I had shared with that You will guide and lead them to experience more of You and Your purpose in their lives.
I pray You will help me find the right people to fill those job vacancies soon.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen,
32And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, 33who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 34quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. 35Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection. 36Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison. 37They were stoned[a]; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— 38the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.
39These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. 40God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
Bee's Thoughts:
Sometimes Christians who serve God whole heartedly may also face calamity and suffer just like non-believers do. In times like these, there is a tendency to complain or even to give up one's faith in Christ. However, we are told tonight that "God had planned something better for us" (v40). "All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Today, I had 2 chances to share God's word and purpose with 2 candidates for our Teacher position. I explained the way to Christ's salvation to one of them who was so moved that her eyes were brimming with tears. I shared with another about how God will open a way for him to find job when he honour God and trust in Him. Thank God that I can be a blessing to others in the course of my work. Perhaps that's the reason why God put me in where I am.
Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your word that reminds me of Your plan even when I don't understand Your plan.
Thank You that I could encourage others in the course of my work.
I pray for the candidates whom I had shared with that You will guide and lead them to experience more of You and Your purpose in their lives.
I pray You will help me find the right people to fill those job vacancies soon.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen,
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8/24/2006 11:08:00 PM
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