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The world is watching, the world is waiting. The Earth is turning and life goes on. We live our lives and find our joy. We overcome when the cares of life beset us. They’re is coming a one in whom all the difference will be made. He will split the eastern sky and His foot will touch upon the mount. Then all will be made right in the world. The evil one will be vanquished and love and His righteousness will reign supreme.
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Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?”
“Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.” Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith, it will happen.” Then their eyes were opened, and they could see!“ (Matthew 9:28-30)
Don’t give up. Have faith that it will happen. – gene
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No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
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But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44-45)
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Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, help the sick, visit the prisoner, help the homeless, share the good news of Jesus Christ.” This is pleasing to the Lord.
The Daily Scroll The LORD’S Promise of Mercy
Then those who feared the LORD spoke with each other, and the LORD listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name. They will be my people,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. “On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child. Then you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” (Malachi 3:16-18)
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Love your wife as Christ loves the Church. Everything else will work out.
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“The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. . . . But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture” (Malachi 4:1, 2).
The Daily Scroll ”Our Hearts Desire”
Yes, for 19 years of marriage, we served the Lord in church, in ministry, and held onto our faith that God would fulfill His promise by giving us the desire of our heart.
“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desire.” Psalm 37:4 (NLT)
All of that is behind us now, but reflection is enlightening. We watched as our siblings and friends started their families, all the while hurting, as we were unable. Being around other’s children at church and family events was often painful, especially as well meaning elders would ask, “So when are you having children?”
Only someone who has been through this can truly understand the embarrassment and pain. But today is a new beginning!
How long must we wait Lord, was ever in our prayers. My wife was driven and it was so frustrating as we tried everything including Doctors. During my morning walks I would pray, ”Lord, if you’re not going to give us a child, then please take the desire from our hearts.” He never did.
After medical procedures and the first pregnancy, our hopes were dashed with a miscarriage of twins. She had been through the wringer physically and emotionally long enough. I decided that she needed a break.
After a few weeks being emotionally exhausted, my heart cried out to the Lord, “ Well I guess I’ll never be a father.” I gave up from deep inside. Moments later the Holy Spirit prompted me to open my Bible and so I did, at random. My eyes fell on a verse concerning barrenness with a promise,
“From this day onward I will bless you.” Haggai 2:19 (NLT)
Instantly, hope sprang forth from my soul and I knew that my dear wife was pregnant, now. God did it today! I came home and shared with her the promise God had just made and we also shared with some friends as a witness to the testimony. In a few weeks we did the test on Christmas Eve and yes, she was pregnant! Incredibly enough, the time line matched the day that God blessed us.
Looking back on those 19 years, I realize that though they were tough, we gained joy and a bond that cannot be broken, a bond between a couple and their God.
Now our daughter is a University Graduate pursuing her career.
Many times I thought of Abraham and Sarah, and how he was 100 years old and she was 90 when they had their son. (See their story in Genesis 16-17) I’m glad we didn’t have to wait that long. Never lose hope. Glory to God!
Gene Markland 