Good Morning, Girls!
This is a real time picture of what is laid out before me as I delve into our study for this upcoming week. I'm believing that your time spent in God's Word in the days ahead will be a blessing to you, as you study portions of Scripture from the books of Matthew, Daniel, Revelation, Luke and 2 Thessalonians... get your running shoes on, you've got a spiritual and study workout ahead of you! You'll notice the benefits almost immediately!
Use the Comment Cafe section of this post to share your insights, ask questions, encourage your sisters and just have some mid-week chatter to fill in the gap until we see each other next week.
I will be popping in each evening for a visit with you...
hope to see you here!
love,
love,
The tribulation and the great tribulation is causing me some minor tribulation as I study it.
ReplyDeleteBut it says in Mark 13:23 "I have told you everything in advance" which says to me that he wants me to know and understand - so I will keep mulling it over and wait for understanding.
I want to "see to it" (Matt 24:4) that I am not misled but rather led by the Holy Spirit into all truth.
That's our girl! I'm studying right alongside you Sally, I'll drop in later tonight before I add anything here, just to let the other girls have a chance to add to the conversation if they are feeling so inclined. I enjoy so much being able to study and share throughout the week!
ReplyDeleteThe mulling and meditating goes on but in the meantime I kept being drawn back to Rev 1 where John was "in the Spirit on the Lord's day" - what did he see - he saw someone like a son of man in the middle of the lampstands (Jesus in the midst of the churches - Jesus right with them and us) Also he was told to not be afraid.(v17)
ReplyDeleteI thought to myself I'm not afraid, am I - then realized in a way I am - afraid of not understanding not getting what I should be learning from all this, not just trying to figure out time lines and events but what am I learning for my life today. I think that the Lord is telling me to keep studying but not to be afraid.
The most important thing is that I am with Him and He is with me - right now always! If He is right here - I need to live as if He is right here - no need to fear.(1 Thess 4:18) And we are to comfort one another with these words.
Sally, I've set aside today as a full study day and am presently looking at Revelation 1 and 2. In 1:9 John refers to himself as our ..."brother and fellow partaker IN the tribulation AND kingdom AND perseverance which are IN Christ Jesus..."
ReplyDeleteEven those of us that are IN Jesus will experience tribulation of a kind here on earth and your comforting words of God are like a balm to a weary soul, encouraging words that bring us peace and not fear, assurance and not disquiet, and an eager to press into His Word and understand truth for ourselves... thank you!
Whew! I'm done for the day, other tasks are needing to be tended to. Huge revelation curve thrown at me today - will be needing time and space to bring it all before the Lord and let Him sort it out within my heart, soul and spirit. It is His Truth and so it is all GOOD and with kingdom PURPOSE woven all through it. Bending the knee today in gratitude, humility and praise.
ReplyDeletePraying for each of you girls this week as you make your way through your homework and spend time, well spent, in His Word.
Yes, thank you Sally! I needed to read your words whilst pondering His Word!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone,
ReplyDeleteI continue to mull over "tribulation" Just when I think I understand I am filled with doubt again. I don't understand why I am so indesisive over one word. Sally, I too am filled with a fear of missing what He is telling me. Bless you for your words of comfort--I know Jesus is always right beside me and that I need to put away my fear and trust in Him but I can't seem to totally do it; so what does that mean?
It means that your sister Cathie is experiencing "the same kind of suffering"! Although, fear isn't exactly it for me, more just the clarity of mind to take in all that He is revealing to me and then the wisdom and discernment to put it all together!
ReplyDeleteYikes! If you could see my desk right now! As one thing builds upon another I've been scribbling down, ripping up, highlighting. I just phoned Cat to see if she would mind if I took the last class of the month... it's just too good to miss!
I'm exhausted, exhilarated and humbled all at the same time, I can hardly wait to see you all on Thursday and kind of dreading it too! Praying that the teaching portion will all come together by Thursday morning!
If you feel so inclined girls, you wouldn't waste a prayer on me!
Hi to all,
ReplyDeleteCathie, my mind is such a muddle right now. I really wish I had studied Daniel with you. I can certainly see parallels between Daniel and Revelation but while I am looking at Daniel 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 I am lost as to time and event sequence. My mind is so foggy its almost like someone is messing it up on purpose.
I am quite nervous about Thursday because I feel I have no insights to offer at all and I feel embarrassed that I have so little clarity about His word--I continur to pray to ask for His understanding but I am beginning to wonder if my "ears" to hear are blocked.
I will add my prayers for you that He will give you the clarity of mind and the wisdom and discernment you are seeking.
Love--always,
Jan