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While we wait

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Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Romans 15:4 NLT

A friend of mine who had recently relocated to another country, had been seeking for a job in order to also relocate his family. Being alone for some time and going from job interview to job interview without nothing to show for had started to make his uneasiness grow. Not that he had been idle in fact he was getting up early every day and doing his part. He had made a plan and put it to action, counted his resources, and made provision. For him, a bold move like no other one he had done before. You see, his move was not prompted by his desire, but he was certain that his move was directed by The Master. He had a promise, and God always fulfills his promises.

So why he had not seen any results? No offers, no glimmer of hope. While he was being faithful and waited, his available resources were being depleted. He had calculated the time it would take to the end of them, and that time was near. Furthermore, his wife had told him that she was also “all in”, and went on to quit her job and told him so. God had given them a promise and she believed it.

One of those “waiting days”, we got the chance to chat early in the morning and this issue came up. We exchanged some comments and then he said, “I’m waiting, waiting”. Some frustration about the process was surfacing in his comments. I reminded him about this scripture, “…as we wait patiently…”.

Paul was making an exhortation to the Romans as to how to live and care for those that were among them. In the previous chapter he had been telling them how to conduct themselves and why. Apparently there were some among them that had been having some trouble and probably their patience was running slim when it came to considering their brothers and encouraging them. Then this verse comes in the middle of all his instructions and summarizes his teaching and seals the truth about God’s character. He cannot be fooled, die or lie.

Everything that is written in the scriptures is there to give us hope and encouragement while we wait. While we wait for the promises of God to be fulfilled in our life and on the lives of those around us. Paul with this verse is stating that the promises of God are not to be doubted or questioned, but to be expected. We live on promises not explanations. Just as the romans had troubles, tribulations and issues, we have our share of situations, but no situation will ever be as tangible as promise made by God.

So what happened to my friend? Just a couple of days later he received not one, but several job offers at the same time, and his problem was to decide which one to take. As I write, his family is traveling to meet him, their promise came to pass and their new journey begins.

Don’t despair, don’t get anxious, his promises are true and while we wait we should delve into his word to be filled with hope, encouragement and instruction. They were written to prepare you for your next assignment, and the process will help you grow into the man and women that God intended you to be. And all this will happen, while we wait.

“BREATHE expectantly, LIVE confidently and MOVE Boldly”

The power of the name!

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David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 1 Samuel 17:45

What an amazing story, A story that has all of the elements for a action movie! David was in the midst of an epic event that will transcend the times, but he did not know that at the time.David had many things at the time in his hand. He was even given an armor which he set aside because he could not walk with it. He had a sling, rocks, a staff. But it is so interesting that even when he had many instruments handy, and even proven useful after his declaration, his TRUST and his THRUST came not from the instruments but from the NAME. From the power of the name.

Where is your trust? From where comes your thrust? Is it your abilities, your resources or the lack of them? Is your trust on what you see? Is your trust on what you can understand? Is your trust on the things you can control? David had His TRUST in the Name and got his THRUST from the NAME. David called HIM the LORD Almighty.

He is called, The Seed of The Woman who will Crush Satan’s Head, The Passover Lamb, The High Priest, The Bronze Serpent Lifted Up, The True Prophet, The Captain of Our Salvation, The Angel of the Lord, The Kinsman Redeemer, The Seed of David, The Son of David, The One Greater than Salomon, The Great Physician, The Messiah from the tribe of Judah, The Temple of God, The Peg in His Holy Place, Our Advocate, Our Redeemer, The Lord of Glory, The Wisdom of God, The One Shepherd, The Rose Of Sharon and the Lilly Of The Valley, The Suffering Servant, The Righteous Branch, Our Faithful God, The One Who has the Right to Rule, The Fourth Man in the Fire, The God Of The Third Day, The Coming Judge, The Restorer Of The Tabernacle, The Deliverer, The Sign of the Prophet, The Ruler of the World from Bethlehem, Our Stronghold in the Day of Trouble, God My Savior, The King of Israel, The Signet Ring, The Humble King Riding on a Colt, The Sun of Righteousness, The Promised Messiah, The Active Servant, The Son of Man, The Son of God, The Resurrected and Ascended Lord, The Second Adam, The resurrection, The God of All Comfort, The Redeemer from the Curse of the Law, Our All in All, The name Above Every Name, The Head of the Body of the Church, The One Coming like a Thief in the Night, The Protector From The Evil One, The One Mediator Between God and Man, The One who Abolished Death and Brought Life, Our Blessed Hope, The Giver of Every Good Thing, The One Who is Superior, The Only Lawgiver and Judge, The One Who is Able to Save and Destroy, The Shepherd and Guardian of our Souls, The Morning Star, The Life, The Truth, The Only God our Savior, The Faithful Witness, The Firstborn from the dead, The Ruler of the Kings of the Earth, The Alpha and Omega, The First and The Last, The Begining and the End, The Amén, The Lamb who was Slain, The Word of God, The Bright and Morning Star and The King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

How do you call him? Remember, there is power in the name!

“BREATHE expectantly, LIVE confidently and MOVE Boldly”