When Doors Don't Open Written by Joyce C. Lock
One cannot blame man when God has not revealed way. One cannot blame God when man has yet to obey. One cannot blame man when God hasn't opened door. One cannot blame God when man lingers all more. One cannot blame man when God's timing isn't right. One cannot blame God when man waits, due to fright. One cannot blame man when God wisely says, "Not just yet" One cannot blame God when man hasn't passed test. Facing closed doors, again and again, is a frustrating time in one's life. It puts faith and patience to test, while tempting to place blame elsewhere. It confines us to an inner prison, teaching hard way to hang on when there's only God to hang on to; to trust Him no matter outlook; to quit trying to help God out, as it's His job to complete what He's called you to; to wait patiently, and finally, to be contented in all circumstances.
| | Your ChoiceWritten by Joyce C. Lock
After a few days of noticing a fly trapped between a screen and window (without food, water, or whatever else bugs need), since he hadn't died, I decided to open window to let it go free. Only, fly refused to fly away, preferring starvation and imprisonment. And not only that but, another fly joined him! Misery likes company? I don't know. But then, I thought, "God, is that where we are right now, as a people; door has been opened but we're still sitting in bondage?" Maybe. Only, soon after came message that one of us didn't survive. An old friend became ill and committed suicide, as a result, and he was a believer! The question, then, came to mind, "What, on earth, are we believing in? What happened to God of miracles? Do we think He is dead!?" Maybe he was told that miracles were only for early church, as if God loved them more. Or, maybe, he received updated version that God can heal, if He wants to, as if we've finally given Him permission. Or, he could have bought into theory that there are some people God loves more. Are you buying this?
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