Halfway there. #wednesdayresolve
And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?
Luke 18:7-8
The point isn't that God makes you wait until you've asked enough times and proven your seriousness through persistence, but that he doesn't make you wait any longer than is necessary to fulfill the needs of the kingdom.
God speaks to different people differently depending on what kind of relationship they have with him. He speaks more plainly to those who want to hear and act on what he says. Those who are more likely to put God's words to use are probably more likely to hear him plainly. Those who won't act on them will have to work harder to hear and understand.
Sometimes, people don't want to hear God's truth. They don't want to be forgiven and healed, because that would mean greater accountability. Nobody expects much of the sick, so some people want to remain spiritually sick. It's easier.
When you choose to see and hear, God will give you something to see and hear. How God speaks to you from then on will be determined by whether you keep or reject it.
This principle extends to finances, authority, etc. If you refuse to be responsible for what God gives, don't expect more. Don't look at anyone else either. You don't know their heart or God's plans for them.
Matthew 13:10-17
I have been going through Hebrews on Wednesdays, and today's post is full of comfort and (honestly) a little conviction. No matter what discouraging times you might face, He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you. https://archive.aweber.com/awlist6425868/Fc13I
King David didn’t always do what was right, he sinned when his focus was not on the Creator. Psalm 119:105—106, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn and confirmed that I will preserve Your righteous judgments.” David’s repentance, humility and willingness to serve the Creator preserved his throne.