“Developing Patience”

Then Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.
John 11:21

There will be a time in every man and woman life when it will seem that Heaven is silent; we may even choose to cry out in desperation provoking God for response. According to the word He expects all, to have tolerance and a level of patience.  Just when it seems hopeless, there emerges and answer.  Be it audible, through revelation in His word, a dream, or at the expense of another individual God always substantiates that He heard the first petition.   His response is not delayed, but seasonal. We must understand that God operates in eternity and brings manifestation into time.  He knows what best, and He knows when, where, and how. But more importantly we must never loose focus of the WHO!  I am sure that Mary and Martha were outraged when Jesus was sent for after Lazarus has died, and yet He tarried before showing up.  But unparalleled they received a miracle that exceeded their expectation, as well as a revelation in Resurrection. Jehovah never ignores the true believer, even when it may appear that Heaven is silent.  We must develop unfeigned-faith and trust him even the more to do just what He said. 

When patience has been fully developed God will bless abundantly!  Amen.

God Bless – A Note From The Counselor’s Corner,
Elder Dalton Kornegay, M.A., B.S.