“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end.”
Believing God would be easy if it was instant. If we always saw the answer as soon as we asked, trusting God wouldn’t even have to be a factor. But faith in God always deals with things we can’t see just yet. So we need to hold on to trusting God all the way to the end of the trial and the answer has come.
The Message Bible says: “And now I want each of you to extend that same intensity toward a full-bodied hope, and keep at it till the finish.”
Each one of us must show the diligence and earnestness of our hope all the way through our struggles. We will then enjoy the full assurance of our desired result, counting it ours all the way to the end.
We must keep up our eagerness and our energy in trusting God. Stay focused even if the answer seems to be delayed. We have full assurance that God’s Word is true and God always comes through in time. Spiritual things aren’t always instant, but they are always worth the wait.
I will trust God’s Word today and not become discouraged even if I don’t see the answer I desire right away.
- Reading Plan A: 2 Corinthians 5
- Reading Plan B: Psalms 103
- Reading Plan C: Proverbs 23,24; 2 Corinthians 5
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.