I'm really late for the Midnight Study!!!

[Derrick Scott III]

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Hebrews 10:36

Just a quick thought before I head to midnight study at UNF. So many of us are waiting on God to do what we believe He is going to do in our lives. But I wonder how many times we wait for the promise to actually do what God wants us to do.

I hate to admit it...but my mode of operation is, God when you do it, I'll do it. I love the challenge in the above scripture. There is a link between my obedience and receiving what was promised. And if the promise in my life is delayed, I must ask myself, 'am I doing the will of God in my life'.

The 'will of God' is a big term. The details always look different in our lives. But I think it can come down to about 6 thoughts for all of us:
- Love God
- Love your neighbor
- Forgive your enemies
- Love mercy
- Seek justice
- And walk humbly with God

I can be honest and say that at any given moment, at least 5 of those 6 points are not at work in my life on some level. And there is why I need endurance. Because when (not if) God does bless me, I'll need those 6 actions to contain the blessing. I mean really...name me one blessing that doesn't require one of those 6 qualities.

So my encouragement to all the readers of this blog is this...wait patiently, but wait faithfully. Do those things which you know God wants you to do. Stop doing those things God doesn't want you to do. And if you are confused, start with those 6 above qualities. You'll be able to enjoy the blessings of the future so much more.

Love your life...
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