Patient in His Promises

[Hebrews 10:36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.[37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

God has made great promises to us. He has treasures stored up for each and every person. Some treasures may be visible and some invisible. Some may seem great and some may seem small. Many people may have an abundance of blessings on this present earth, but all of God's children has the greatest promise of eternal life in Glory. A lot of times we ask God for certain things on this earth that we THINK we need. We beg Him to give, give, give. We ask for answers.. He wants us to ask of Him what we need; however, what we fail to remember is that 'No' is an acceptable answer. God has a reason for everything and a reason for answering 'Yes' or 'No'. Do we lose faith sometimes because we don't consider that God has a divine understanding and a more perfect idea than us?

This is an example of a conversation between God and one of His children-

• I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up. 
• I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary. 
• I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned. 
• I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you. 
• I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. 
• I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful. 
• I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things. 
• I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea. 

                                                     -(Author Unknown)
Let us be careful not to write God off as not answering our prayers or feel that we are being neglected. God knows what is best for us. We must stay reminded that God is God and we are not. Don't play God and try to control your world. Be patient and He will work it all out in the end. Remember the old children's church song lyrics: "He's got the whole world in His hands." Who are we to doubt His master plan?

Sometimes it may seem like its still raining after we've prayed and maybe even fasted. Don't worry, though! The answer will come, but only in His time.

-[Destiny Turner]