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The sun will shine again very soon for all those who support the truth

as truth is the only thing that will set us free. Sooner than some of

us might think, God will prove to us that He has never left our side.

Each and everyone of us will reap the fruits of the seeds we plant at

God's time not human time. Those who planted positive seeds will be

rejoicing. What we need is patience, understanding, love and to support

each other. It will not cost a cent to practice until we perfect it.

 

There are certain individuals that are chosen to suffer so that they

bring changes to many situations. I believe that very soon we will

yield the fruits of another man's sweat and long suffering but

unfortunately in his absence. I also believe that he will be there with

us in spirit during harvest time to rejoice with us.

 

" TOGETHER WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL " .

 

WE NEED TO UNITE AND BECOME ONE AS GOD HAS ALWAYS WANTED US TO DO. THE

BIBLE SAYS, " LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF " .

 

WE SHOULD REMEMBER THAT WE ARE LIVING ON BORROWED TIME AS WE ARE

SPIRITUAL BEINGS HAVING HUMAN EXPERIENCE. WE MIGHT BE SITTING IN HIGH

POSITIONS, OWNING BIG HOUSES, BIG CARS, YOU NAME IT. A DAY WILL COME

WHEN WE HAVE TO LEAVE EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS OURS BEHIND AND FACE

GOD. WE HAVE TO TELL HIM HOW MUCH WE LOVED HIM BY LOVING HIS CHILDREN

ON EARTH OR TELL HIM HOW MUCH WE OPPRESSED HIS CHILDREN OVER MATERIAL

GAIN THAT WILL ONLY LEAD US TO DESTRUCTION (SELF DESTRUCTION WHILE

DESTRUCTING OTHERS). THE MATERIAL THINGS I AM REFERRING TO ARE THOSE WE

GAIN BY ENGAGING IN NEGATIVE THINGS TO ACHIEVE THEM, NOT THE MATERIAL

BLESSINGS FROM GOD. WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE FOR US TO THINK WE CAN

CONTROL OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES WHEN WE FAIL TO CONTROL OURS????

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEN GOD PUTS YOU ON HOLD

 

‘SO Don’t try to get out of anything prematurely…’ James 1:4 TM

 

A. The Bible says, ‘To every thing there is a season…’

(Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV). So no matter how hard you pray, you can’t pray

your life’s seasons away. There are some situations you aren’t meant

to change; you’re just meant to survive! Paul calls these times,

‘…light affliction, which is…for a moment…’ (2 Corinthians

4:17 KJV). When you can’t alter your circumstances you must learn to

grow through them.

 

B. In winter, trees take advantage of the season to rebuild their

strength and prepare to be fruitful next season. Their sap and substance

goes underground. Then in the spring they push their way back up again

in the form of new growth. Looking back over your life you’ll find

that your achievements are seasonal. Growth comes, then struggle, and

vice versa. Each season has its purpose. God has a reason for not

wanting you to be productive all the time. When He permits winter winds

to blow through your life He’s preparing you for the coming spring.

James writes, ‘Consider it a…gift…when tests…come… under pressure,

your faith…shows its true colours. So don’t try to get out of anything

prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed,

not deficient in any way.’ One of the issues you’ll struggle with,

in a waiting period, is the urge to hurry, to make permanent decisions

based on temporary circumstances. Don’t do it! Every situation

doesn’t call for immediate action. Remember, patience comes from

trust, and you can’t trust a God you don’t know. That’s why you

need to spend more time getting acquainted with Him through reading His

Word and praying.

 

 

 

 

C. ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit…’ Zechariah 4:6

NIV

 

Somebody has said that patience is the quality you admire in the driver

behind, but not the man in front! God is a God of order; He ordains

specific times for bringing specific purposes to pass. It doesn’t pay

to get ahead of Him. Certain things can’t be accomplished ‘“…by

might nor…power…â€â€™ So how are they accomplished? ‘…by My

Spiritâ€â€¦â€™ David said, ‘My times are in Your hands…’ (Psalm

31:15 NIV). David understood that others can’t short circuit God’s

plan for you. Once you’re able to acknowledge that, you find peace –

and stop trying to ‘make things happen.’ When God drops a seed into

your life it needs time to take root and grow. And you don’t have to

be concerned with the outcome because when it’s planted in a fertile,

faith-filled heart, the results are guaranteed. The hard part is knowing

that you’re on the verge of a breakthrough, then having God tell you

to wait. It’s when you think He’s forgotten you and every second

feels like a lifetime, that your patience gets a workout. David said:

‘I waited patiently for the Lord…and…He set my feet on solid ground

and [gave] me…a hymn of praise…’ (Psalm 40:1-3 NLT). When you honour

God’s timing, you always land on solid ground, and end up with a

reason to praise Him.

So, when you know you’ve a mandate from God but He puts you on hold,

stay on the line until He gets back to you. It’s well worth waiting to

get your answer directly from Him. Think about it! Would you dare trust

any other answer?

 

E. ‘Wait for the Lord; be strong…’ Psalm 27:14 NRS

 

If you’re a seasoned air traveller, chances are you are familiar with

the term ‘holding pattern.’ That’s when your plane is unable to

land because of unfavourable ground conditions. Generally the pilot

announces that he’s been told to maintain a holding pattern pending an

update from the control tower. It happens regularly, so planes have to

carry enough fuel to stay airborne till they can land safely. The Bible

says, ‘Wait for the Lord; be strong…let your heart take courage…’

When God puts you in a holding pattern it’s not just a question of

having enough faith to receive His promise, it’s also a matter of

having enough ‘spiritual staying power’ to stay airborne until it

comes to pass. That’s why you need to carry enough spiritual fuel to

handle delays and wait for clearance.

The Bible refers to the Holy Spirit, ‘…a rushing mighty wind…’

(Acts 2:2 KJV). After God had delayed Noah long enough to accomplish

His purpose, ‘…He sent a wind…’ (Genesis 8:1 NIV). Anytime a wind

comes from the presence of God it blows away all hindrances and

obstacles, it dries the ground under your feet so you can move ahead. It

demolishes the spirit of fear and heaviness that makes you want to quit.

 

David asked God, ‘What is man that You are mindful of him…?’ (Psalm

8:4 NIV). Even in times of frustration and waiting, God is still

thinking about you and working everything out for your good. His delays

aren’t denials. So, when you sense a divine breeze in your spirit,

rejoice, it’s a sign that He’s clearing you to land and good things

are about to happen!

 

 

 

 

Bessie Sewsunker

Assistant Administrator

Information Systems & Technology

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Westville Campus)

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