TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
...imitate those who through faith and patience inherit
what has been promised.
Hebrews 6:12, NIV.
TODAY'S WORD:
In our culture today, people are used to getting things
right away. Some people say that we live in a “microwave” society. In other
words, we've been programmed for immediacy. People don’t like to wait. But the
scripture says, “It’s through faith and patience that we inherit God’s
promises.”
Sometimes, it’s easy for people to start out in faith. We
declare, “God, I believe I’m going to accomplish my dreams. God, I believe I’m
going to overcome this obstacle.” But, it gets harder when we have to walk in
patience. When you pray, can you say, “God, I not only believe for big things
but I trust Your timing? God, I’m not going to get discouraged if it doesn't
happen immediately. I’m not going to give up because it’s taken a week, a month
or five years. I know the set time is already in my future, so I’m going to
wait with faith and patience because I know that it’s on the way.”
Remember, through faith and patience we inherit His
promises. Trust His Word, trust His timing, and trust that your answer is on
its way!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father, today I declare that I trust You. I trust Your
faithfulness. I trust Your goodness. I know that You are working things out in
my favor and in Your timing. I declare that through faith and patience, I will
inherit every promise You have for me in Jesus’ name! Amen.
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