There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ( Proverbs 14:12).
When we view the life of Christ; it seems few emphasize that doing the will of the Father in heaven was the most important thing ( John 5:30; see also John 5:19). This explains why Christ did few miracles in his hometown and didn't use His own Divinity to shortcut God's plans as Satan tempted Him to do during the 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness where the Spirit Himself led Christ immediately after His public Baptism and before He started His ministry picking the Disciples.
It is difficult to understand sometimes; but at times God simply removes individuals through death or being taken out of our lives before we can witness to them and it is also hard to see those who we have opportunity to share our faith with time and time again not making any steps toward Christ in repentance and receiving the message. We should eventually grow in wisdom to God's ways in regard to that; but also never allow that to stop us from seeking those who are indeed open to the Gospel on our daily errands as well as taking the time out for just evangelism whenever the Lord gives us opportunities.
From my own experience I am learning how every moment God answers many prayers almost immediately just with those we encounter who God gives us resources to help either financially or with food for example; or guides us each day with the time and wisdom to get things done (having attention deficit makes things like that especially clear due to my own disorganization and lack of certain skills). Just being in certain places can enable the Spirit to hold back evil; or give us the desire to pray for others we don't know or encourage others in our path. I am not very organized in scripture reading either but meditation on the Word helps us bring it up in times of need and stress and to share with others.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. ( Proverbs 14:12).
When we view the life of Christ; it seems few emphasize that doing the will of the Father in heaven was the most important thing ( John 5:30; see also John 5:19). This explains why Christ did few miracles in his hometown and didn't use His own Divinity to shortcut God's plans as Satan tempted Him to do during the 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness where the Spirit Himself led Christ immediately after His public Baptism and before He started His ministry picking the Disciples.
It is difficult to understand sometimes; but at times God simply removes individuals through death or being taken out of our lives before we can witness to them and it is also hard to see those who we have opportunity to share our faith with time and time again not making any steps toward Christ in repentance and receiving the message. We should eventually grow in wisdom to God's ways in regard to that; but also never allow that to stop us from seeking those who are indeed open to the Gospel on our daily errands as well as taking the time out for just evangelism whenever the Lord gives us opportunities.
From my own experience I am learning how every moment God answers many prayers almost immediately just with those we encounter who God gives us resources to help either financially or with food for example; or guides us each day with the time and wisdom to get things done (having attention deficit makes things like that especially clear due to my own disorganization and lack of certain skills). Just being in certain places can enable the Spirit to hold back evil; or give us the desire to pray for others we don't know or encourage others in our path. I am not very organized in scripture reading either but meditation on the Word helps us bring it up in times of need and stress and to share with others.
May we follow the Spirit's leading this week.
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