These last couple of days, I've been struggling with uncertainty and unanswered questions. This passage reminded me of His promise for me, for all of us. Even though times are tough, mundane, or filled with doubts, we live in hope and persevere until...
"This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."
And that, the second coming of Jesus Christ, is definitely worth waiting and living for!
"They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going.."
"..why do you stand here looking into the sky?"
I found these verses kind of amusing. I can picture the disciples just staring up into heaven speechless, amazed, and at a standstill. If the angels didn't say anything, I think they would have stayed there a little bit longer. I think that is the problem with me, there are times when i just want to wait and not do anything.
God gave us responsibilities, a calling for all of us. Whether its being a mother, wife, student, sister, etc. He appointed us with something. And I complain about my responsibilities: studying, being a daughter, and etc. BUT like what we discussed yesterday during bible study: knowing that we don't deserve anything and giving thanks in ALL circumstances (something i'm trying to do.. =D )
Have a good week everyoneee!!
4 comments:
thanks for a very insightful reflection, inyoung. (i'm so sorry but i mistyped the passage you were supposed to do today but it's all good!). i think you're so right to say that a lot of the christian life is about waiting: God giving us a promise and us waiting for its fulfillment. it is difficult to wait as you say, but it is wonderful to know that when God promises something, it is as GOOD AS DONE. the promises of others and even are own may fail, but His never will, "for He cannot disown Himself".
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Innie. I think what you shared is so poignant in living out the daily grind of the Christian life. With my life so easily mingled in with the world, it's so hard to keep my focus on God's promises as my ultimate fulfillment and security. Rather, I have looked to money, influence, accomplishments, romance, etc. It's a daily battle to remember that it's God's promises that make it worth the struggle in living this life according to His will. And, you're right. God's promise is not something to sit on but an encouragement to go forward and take on the responsibilities and callings He has given to each of us. For with the security of God's promises, we lack nothing and there is nothing to fear. I hope and pray that we may have the strength and wisdom to let go of our follies and take up the responsibilities that come with this privilege of being a child of our loving Father in heaven.
WHAT A COMMENT LYNN--THANKS FOR A MOST UPLIFTING and ENCOURAGING WORD!!!
thanks for your reflection inyoung :)
yesterday's discussion and your post was a great reminder to me of the greatest gift i could ever ask for. it's hard to think about in the times of calamity, stress, and just everyday life...but reading the word and trying my best to be in daily communion with God motivates me to be more thankful than anything.
i'm really thankful for God's love and His faithfulness in my life. i truly know that i do not deserve anything good, but He continues to SHOWER me with His love, grace and mercy. i'm always amazed every time i think about it. realizing and being thankful about this has helped me overcome and get through the many obstacles in life. being aware and sure of God's promises should be our ultimate security and fulfillment in life as Lynn stated.
God truly so good. Thank God and you all for always reminding of this truth.
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