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Volume 78 • February 1, 2011 |
You May Be TestedDr. James MacDonaldDo not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death (Revelation 2:10-11) Here’s a good insight for us: “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison” (v.10). Why is that going to happen? Here it is: “that you may be tested” (v.10). God allows His children to be tested. He does! I wish He didn’t. But I’m not in charge! He’s got His ways. God’s plans and thoughts are different than ours (see Isaiah 55:9). I don’t get it! But He does! I didn’t even like exams back in school or the doctor’s office either. I don’t like tests, but God likes them. He even gives the devil certain latitude in order to bring about the three-part test that God is giving to us. Every test clarifies three questions in our hearts and minds:
But we always want to know, how long is the test going to be? Notice here in the text: “…For ten days…” So, tribulation has a duration to it. God has the devil on a tight leash. Sometimes the test is really about waiting. I mean, even a chronic illness is only for a lifetime compared to eternity. We don’t have to know how long—we have to trust, even in testing, one moment at a time. —James MacDonald For more from James MacDonald and the "Walk in the Word" Bible teaching ministry, visit WalkInTheWord.com |
Mitch's JournalSunday 2/29/2004I made it back home with no broken bones. I was right it only took two hours to get stressed out at work. God taught me today about the supreme climb. God’s command is take it now, not later. It’s incredible how we debate. We know something is right but we try to find excuses for not doing it immediately. If we are to climb to the height God reveals to us it can never be done later it must be done now. The sacrifice must be worked through our will before we actually do it. |
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Wrap It Up! Christmas Outreach 2010!!January 31, 2011 MSC’s Christmas Outreach 2010 was a success! Because of your donations and faithful volunteers MSC created 50 ‘care bags’ for the mom’s and babies of Maggie’s Place. Maggie’s Place is a new partner of MSC and was thrilled to receive the Christmas ‘care bags’ for its’ residents. Maggie’s Place is … |
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Supporter Spotlight: Dennis and Mary HorstmanJanuary 31, 2011 This month’s Supporter Spotlight highlights a family from Arlington Heights, Illinois. Read below as to why Dennis and Mary Beth Horstman have been dedicated to serving MSC financially and prayerfully. |
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Partner Spotlight: Living Water InternationalJanuary 31, 2011 Did you know 884 million people lack access to clean water every day! One organization that is committed to fight the global water crisis is Living Water International. MSC recently partnered with Living Water to bring clean water to a small community in Liberia. Read on and see how Living Water … |
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