You are not home yet!!

After forty years of faithful service to the Lord as a missionary to Africa, Henry Morrison and his wife were returning to New York.  As the ship neared the dock, Henry said to his wife, "Look at that crowd.  They haven't forgotten about us".  However, unknown to Henry, the ship also carried President Teddy Roosevelt, returning from a big game hunting trip in Africa.  Roosevelt stepped from the boat, with great fanfare, as people were cheering, flags were waving,  bands were playing, and reporters waiting for his comment, Henry and his wife slowly walked away unnoticed.  They hailed a cab, which took them to the one bedroom apartment which had been provided by the mission board. 

 

Over the next few weeks, Henry tried but failed to put the incident behind him.  He was sinking deeper into depression when one evening, he said to his wife, "This is all wrong.  This man comes back from a hunting trip and everybody throws a big party.  We give our lives in faithful service to God for all these many years, but no one seems to care." 

 

His wife cautioned him that he should not feel this way.  Henry replied "I know you're right, but I just can't help it.  It just isn't right."

 

His wife then said, "Henry, you know God doesn't mind if we honestly question Him.  You need to tell this to the Lord and get this settled now.  You'll be useless in His ministry until you do."

 

Henry Morrison then went to his bedroom, got down on his knees and, shades of Habakkuk, began pouring out his heart to the Lord.  "Lord, you know our situation and what's troubling me.  We gladly served you faithfully for years without complaining.  But now God, I just can't get this incident out of my mind..."

 

After about ten minutes of fervent prayer, Henry returned to the living room with a peaceful look on his face.  His wife said "It looks like you've resolved the matter.  What happened?"

 

Henry replied, "The Lord settled it for me.  I told Him how bitter I was that the President received this tremendous homecoming, but no one even met us as we returned home.  When I finished, it seemed as though the Lord put His hand on my shoulder and simply said, 'But Henry, you are not home yet!'" (copied)

It is not yet time to congratulate ourselves neither is it time for us to tell ourselves that we have done enough. Heaven is the home and as long as we are not yet there, we have to keep pressing on.

God help us!

🐦He not only forgives, but He forgets- 🦆Duck story🦢

 

A little boy was visiting his grandparents on their farm. And he was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods but he could never hit the target. And getting a little discouraged; he headed back to dinner.

As he was walking back he saw Grandma’s pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let it fly, hit the duck soiree in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.

In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.

After lunch that day Grandma said, “Sally, let’s wash the dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn’t you Johnny?” And then she whispered to him, “Remember, the duck?”

So Johnny did the dishes.

Later, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and Grandma said, “I am sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.” But Sally smiled and said, “Well, that’s all right, because Johnny told me he wanted to help.” And she whispered again, “Remember, the duck?”

So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally’s, he finally couldn’t stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he killed the duck. She knelt, hugged him, and said, “Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you.

But I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make you a slave.”

I don’t know what’s in your past.

I don’t know what one sin the enemy keeps throwing up in your face. But whatever it is, I want you to know something.

The Lord Jesus Christ was standing at the window. And He saw the whole thing. But because He loves you, He has forgiven you. Perhaps He’s wondering how long you’ll let the enemy make a slave out of you. The great thing about God is that He not only forgives, but He forgets.

Sweetness of God's ♥

(1) John 3:16 For God so loved the world , that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life .

  God's love is a selfless love that always seeks the highest and best for another. It is an unconditional love that gives freely without asking anything in return.
  God's love for us in the ultimate ecample of pure , selfless love - never ending and all encompassing . God's love for us is so great that He chose to send His son Jesus to die on the cross of a Calvary to redeem us ! And Jesus chose to bear our sins and die on the cross to redeem us and restore us to God's favor. Oh , that we could possobly emulate the love that God has for us !
   Romans 5:8 says , "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this . While we were still sinners , Christ died for us ," 
  Christ has shown us biblical love is what we do . Thank God for His everlasting love , thank God for Jesus and for eternal life through  Christ Jesus. And show the people around you some Christ like love . Pray for them and let them know  Christ is the only begotten  Son of God .He came from heaven to earth to shed His sinless blood on the Cross to free us from our sin , He waas buried , but rose on he third day-victorious over death , hell and grave.
What is your limit?

The bear came to prepare David to face the lion. 

The lion came to prepare David to face Goliath. 

Goliath came to prepare David to face Saul.

Saul came to prepare David for the throne.

God allows situations with a difficult appearance to transport us to larger places.

When we reach our limits, God comes with providence. 

The limit of Moses was the sea ... God split it in two. The limit of Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac ... God provided a Lamb. Hannah's limit was her sterility ... God gave her a son. 

The limit of Christ was death ... God raised him up. 

What is your limit? 

May God bless your life abundantly and that what is today your limit is tomorrow the instrument by which God will show you your miracle in your life. 

Do not look at your problem or the difficulties you live today as a limit, but as an opportunity for the manifestation of his glory in your life. Have a fruitful day and be powerfully blessed far beyond what you can imagine. 


God Bless You.
  And something more, Because He lives , we can live also! Hallelujah !
 Beloved be blessed of the Lord in Jesus name !
(2) Psalm 5:12 For thou , Lord , wilt bless the righteous : with favour wilt thou compass him with a shield. God's word is sure and is truth . Christ Jesus paid the full price for you at Calvary's cross. Favor follows you everywhere you go in Jesus mighty name ! Hallelujah ! Bless the Holy name of God in Jesus name !

(3) The Lord is my shepherd : I shall not want .Amen.

With ♥
Esther