Our Choir sings a song that reminds us that our God is an on time God!  I woke up thinking about this song!  “He’s an on time God – yes He is!”  (That was me singing in my head!  “He’s an on time God – yes He is!”  “He may not come when you want him, but he’ll be there right on time!”  “He’s an on time God – Yes He Is!”

God has given me the gift of faith and I am to live in faith even when I don’t feel like it!  I am to live in faith especially when I don’t feel like it, because that is when faith is at its most powerful place!  My faith is not exercised in myself, my need or want, but in my God – Who has always proven Himself faithful!

Reid Lehman, President of Miracle Hill Ministry said:  “Faith is doing what God told you to do and not having a ‘Plan B’ to fall back on in case it doesn’t work!”  Faith is moving forward with God leaving the plan a, b or c to Him!  (If there is another plan, then God will make it!)  It is not faith to say that if “A” does not work out, then I will do “B”.  Faith is my taking the next step believing that God’s will shall be accomplished in whatever step He wants it to be and for His glory!

I do not always know God’s will!  I known people and I have been one of them that arrogantly throw that phrase around as if we have some secret access that no one else can have!  There are some things that I know about His will, but truth be told, I am not sure that God ever provides us with the whole picture, because I am not sure that we could handle it.  In the Scriptures He always provided – just what was needed!

I know that it is God’s will to bless me as I live in obedience to Him, but I do not know for certainty the next step that I need to take.  I have an idea of its direction and I believe that it is God that is leading me, but I do not take the step because I have had revealed to me the secrets of God.  I take the next step in faith, trusting that my loving God, Who has an amazing plan for my life will take care of me, guide me and grow me to where I need to be!

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”  Hebrews 11:1

There are so many things that I could say, but good night will have to do for now!

I don’t want to be a fool, but I know that I can be and have been!  I want to finish well.  I want my life to matter.  I want to make a difference for God’s glory and Kingdom.  In my heart, it has nothing to do with doing something great, so that I can do something great.  It really is my hearts desire to serve God and do great things in His eyes and for His eyes.  I want my life to bring Him glory, because He is worthy of glory!

As time flies by, I realize that I no longer have the physical skills, energy or ambition that I used to have.  And it seems that no matter how in love I am with God, that there are persistent temptations knocking at my door, looking for the opportunity to wear me down and take me out.

I have lived enough years to discover that the enemy knows my weaknesses and seems to always have just the right temptation to dangle in front of me.  I know myself well enough to know that in a moment of weakness, I could easily slip into sin, not wanting to and fighting every step of the way.

My peace, comfort and strength come from the reality that God will not allow me to be tempted beyond what I can bear and He will always provide a way of escape!  If God allows me to grow old and gray, when I depart this earth and stand before Him, it is my hope that I will hear Him say “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

I know who I am and I know who I am not.  I know what I need to do and look forward to getting it done today.  I know that “God, who began a good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6)

I thank God for not giving up on or running out on me and pray that He will give me strength, wisdom and obedience to not give up or run out on Him!  G3!