Just played in orchestra concert tonight. It went quite well. Of course there were a few boo-boos here and there, but overall it was satisfactory. A LOT of my friends came. About half of the college came, even numerous of my church friends came. Wow! And most of them came for me (I'm sure for others as well) ... I am loved! :-) I thank God for being a good friend to people, and I hope to continue testifying Him through my friendships with them.
Now, let's get into the emotional and spiritual issues. I wonder how often people would give up on waiting for God's fulfillment of His promise. Evidence shows it's awfully often, unfortunately, despite how much grace God showers upon them (i.e. Exodus). Usually people would question and challenge God whenever they come across disappointing situations in their lives. They would even give up their faith if God doesn't turn things in their ways. I am undergoing similar situation and I am afraid I might fall into the same trap.
I know God will satisfy His promise upon me (which is ... won't disclose it here). However, sometimes I just feel this satisfaction is so remote, almost to a point where I question God whether this promise is true, because of what I go through. I always know and acknowledge God is faithful and He would not let a promise be in vain, although He allows obstacles to get in the way so to test how true my faith is. I must admit this test has been very hard on me. Like, how is it convincing that God will fulfill His promise, while things are going in the absolute opposite way from where it should be, if the promise is to be satisfied? "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1, ESV) If God hadn't clearly shown me that it was His divine promise, and if He hadn't assured me, in many different ways, that there were hopes, I would have given up already. I do not want to wait for something that is not going to happen eventually.
Lord, I am weak, so please strengthen me. Stengthen my perserverance and faith in You so I can continue to wait. Do not let me underestimate Your power and Your ability to accomplish things. Whatever circumstances You want me to go through, let me be obedient to them. Do not let me question about what You are doing, for You are God and You always have the best purpose of doing something.
"And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you. Deliver me from all my transgressions. Do not make me the scorn of the fool! I am mute; I do not open my mouth, for it is you who have done it." (Psalm 39:7-9, ESV)
In Jesus Christ's Most Holy Name I pray,
Amen.
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