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I knew that I was the least experienced in the group and that my ability to pick up new things was often disastrous (this point had been reinforced just a few years earlier when I tried to teach myself to roller blade!) Reference: v.11 Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. (NIV Bible)
When someone looks to rely upon people who need to be needed, they end up doing everything for the other person and almost getting energy from the other person's helplessness. Reference: v.23 Joseph said to the people, "Now that I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you so you can plant the ground." (NIV Bible)
Linda Bailey is currently in the Philippines leading a short-term mission trip. For two weeks she will be sharing some of her favourite REAP posts. Here is the REAP she has chosen for today...
Sometimes I fall into the trap of thinking that God should always give me fairy tale ending. Jonah 2.1-10 Reference: v.2
The pressures and the needs will always be there but if we address them from a place of refreshment then we have a greater capacity to deal with the situation. Matthew 14.13-21 Reference: v.13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. (NIV Bible)
I don't believe that God creates the hardship for us, but I do believe that if we are serving God with all our lives then our path will not always be an easy one.
God has chosen each of His followers to be His 'chosen instrument'. Acts 9.1-19 Reference: v.16 "I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." (NIV Bible)
David looks back at his kingship and notices God's presence and power throughout 2 Samuel 22.25-51 Reference: v.30 With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. |
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