His Timing

“For He says, ‘At the acceptable time I listened to you, and on the day of Salvation I helped you; behold, now is ‘the acceptable time,’; behold, now is ‘the day of salvation.’” II Corinthians 6:2-3

“THIS is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:23

“And He said to another, ‘Follow Me.’ But he said, ‘Permit me first to go and bury my father.’ But He said to him, ‘Allow the dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim everywhere the kingdom of God.’ And to another also said, ‘I will follow You, Lord; but first permit me to say good bye to those at home.’ But Jesus said to him, ‘No one after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.’” Luke 9:59-62

The passage in Luke is not about disrespecting your parents, or walking away from them and what they have told you to do, it’s about priorities. God’s grace covers us with overflowing love. He offers us opportunities moment by moment to obey Him and follow Him as He leads. There are blessings when we do, if our heart remains pure; not clouded by the thought of reward for obedience. And whatever is prioritised first in our lives begins to show.

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New Prayer Request: Marilu -in hospital and will be for several months to ensure she does not lose her baby. She must lay still on her side which will be really difficult. Ongoing prayer requests: For God’s hands on the new USA political administration. Healing of Barb and Gary, who lost their jobs; wisdom for doctors caring for: Doris, David, Adrian, Randy and Michael. For new work projects for me. Praise: Lyle’s brother (healing well) and girlfriend (who’s stayed with him throughout the entire ordeal).