After collecting a few items at the garden centre, I made my way to the
check-out.
I chose one where a lady was almost finished paying
for her items, or so I thought.
Just while I was priding myself
for a good choice of till with a small queue, a friend of the lady in
front of me joined her with a full basket of stuff.
My first
thought was, if I had known this was about to happen I would have chosen
another till. I struggled a bit for a few moments until my blood
pressure began to fall and then I remembered: "all things work
together for good to those who love God, to those who are called
according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).
Character is developed when
we accept adverse circumstances and let them mould us.
Patience
is often needed throughout the day and will grow as we exercise it.
As I said earlier, I might have chosen a different till to pay my
money at if I had known there was going to be a problem at the one I
went to.
John 18:4 tells us that Jesus, knowing all that was going
to happen to him, went forward to meet his enemies, who would take him
to be crucified.
He had One Vision Only, and that was to do His
Fathers will.
Matthew 26:39 says that Jesus prayed in the garden of
Gethsemane, knowing he was going to die a horrible death on the cross,
for our sins, He prayed to His Father, your will be done, not mine.
Prayer: Father help us to choose your will in all circumstances and
not look for the easy way if it's not yours. In Jesus name. Amen
One Vision Only
Today's Bible Verse:
"My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet
not as I will, but as you will." (Matt 26:39b)
One Vision Only
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