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In Whom ...
| Bro Green Mumbelunga (Ndola, Zambia)
... In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7).
... In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated
according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel
of his own will (Ephesians 1:11).
... In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth,
the gospel of your salvation: in whom also, after that ye believed,
ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise (Ephesians 1:3).
... In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an
holy temple in the Lord (Ephesians 2:21).
... In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of
God through the spirit (Ephesians 2:22).
... In whom we have boldness and access with confidence
by the faith of him (Ephesians 3:12).
Hope in God Will Overcome Discouragement
| Bro David Yelulani (Banket, Zimbabwe)
T
here is little that is as disheartening as
failure to produce results. When after
much effort and perseverance, you see no
apparent sign of success, the resultant feeling
of discouragement can easily cause you to
admit defeat and to give up. We will
never know how many worthwhile
tasks were not completed because
the people concerned lost heart
and so missed that wonderful
experience of ultimate achieve-
ment.
A study of the lives of the
giants of Biblical history will
disclose the manner in which
they persevered against enor-
mous odds in their endeavours
to carry out the work entrusted
to them by God. Notwithstanding
setback after setback, ridicule, opposi-
tion from church and government authorities,
and in the face of unbelievable hardships and
privation, still they pressed on with dogged
determination until, very often after their
death, the glory of God’s purpose was
revealed.
There will be these times in your pilgrimage
when the going will be tough and you
will be tempted to believe that your
labours are in vain. This will be the
time, more than ever, to trust
in God and commit yourself
wholeheartedly into His care.
Through prayer and in the
silence of your meditation, you
can experience the presence
of the living Jesus with you to
carry you through the times
when your spirits are low. Let
your faith prevail over your
personal feelings and, rest
assured, that in God’s perfect time
your efforts will bear fruit to the glory
of His name. “So let us not become tired of
doing good for, if we do not give up, the time
will come when we will reap the harvest.”