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Bless God,
Hi everyone. I hoped you were
edified by the last letter, though it was long and I
actually didn't go into the reason and result of
suffering. This is the third mail on the topic. The
first dealt with suffering generally as it pertains to
the present. The last mail took up my experience as I
was trying to narrow down suffering individually.
(Please continue to read, yes I know they are longish,
but start reading rather than scroll down first. Thanks
for the replies and I welcome all mails.)
But why do I have to suffer and Christ
did it for me already? That was my biggest concern when
I just got saved; as mentioned in the first issue.
Today's scriptures: 1 "And not only so,
but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that
tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience;
and experience hope;" 2 "knowing
this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be
perfect and entire, wanting
nothing."
The best part of the above scriptures is
that God is building our character. He is building
integrity, honesty, steadfastness, boldness, nobility,
self-esteem wisdom, understanding, and all the
characteristic that makes up an excellent leader and
true ambassador. I know its not easy when your kids act
up or your parents act up. Its not easy having your
mamma and pappa forsake you. Its not easy being made a
"gazing stock" to the world.
Its not easy when your marriage 'is on the rocks'. Its
not easy when you're married for 40 years and "slou
foot" Jim left you for a younger woman. Its not
easy called to be a preacher and you lack opportunity
and know how. Its not easy trying to live holy when
sexy-body sharon and muscle man Joe are at your door
everyday "begging a piece." Its not easy having no money
and basic neccessities and having to
pass opportunities to make off with somebody else
bread; much more to still say God is a good God
with joy. Its not easy having no father around for your
kids. Its not easy on your sick bed to still give God
the glory. Man its not easy lost in knowing who you are
and busy-budies and tail bearers constantly
chewing on your name like some wriggles. Its not
easy being misunderstood. Its not easy being
emotionally, physically or financially depressed. Its
not easy being tormented by spirits. Its not easy living
for Christ broke and the unsaved seems to have it all.
BREDA and SISTA its not easy but he that keepeth
Israel neither slumber nor sleep. Then why all
this???????
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Could it be that God likes you and wants
to bless you. Could it be that you're special and
anointed? Just could it..Don't you know who he loves he
rebukes and chastise. Remember what Isaiah 48:10,
"I have refined thee, but
not with silver; I have choosen thee in the furnace of
affliction." Brethren the
bible said,
"think it not
strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try
you, as though some strange thing happened to you: But
rejoice, in as much as ye are partakers of Christ's
sufferings; that, when this glory shall be revealed, ye
may be glad also with exceeding joy...But let none of
you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evil
doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if ye
any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed;
but let him glorify God on this behalf." (I Peter
4:12)
The mail is far spent and I haven't
started getting into the thesis. Haven't even
address the young people. Didn't even give you the
illustrations. Nontheless take this short one, read the
poem and check out the links and have a bless week. One
love!
Suffering backs you in a
corner. You are distressed. Even so the word
distress comes from the greek word 'aporia' which means
unable to get out of a situation. So its like chasing a
racoon. At first the seemingly timid creature runs from
you. But when its backed in a corner you better start
running, it becomes a very fierce creature. Similarly
God will allow the enemy to afflict us until the real
you arise and devil regrets that he troubled you in the
first place. There are some great stuff lock up in side
of you that the Lord wants to release and it has to
be tried in the "furnace of affliction." Believe me when
I say, in you is something and someone special! God
bless.
SUCCESS
THERE IS A CURVE CALLED FAILURE....
A
LOOP CALLED CONFUSION...
SPEED BUMPS CALLED
FRIENDS...
RED LIGHTS CALLED ENEMIES...
CAUTION
LIGHTS CALLED FAMILY...
YOU WILL HAVE FLATS CALLED
JOBS...
BUT...
IF YOU HAVE A
SPARE
CALLED DETERMINATION...
AN ENGINE CALLED
PERSEVERANCE...
INSURANCE CALLED FAITH...
A DRIVER
CALLED JESUS...
YOU
WILL MAKE IT TO A PLACE CALLED
SUCCESS!
Grace be unto you.
WebServant
Oneil.
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