Thoughts and Considerations

                 OUR PLACE IN DANGERS, HARDSHIPS, AND SUFFERING "Do not call conspiracy everything that these people call conspiracy; do not fear what they fear , and do not dread it. The Lord Almighty is the One you are to regard as Holy; He is the one you are to fear; He is the one you are to dread." Isaiah 8:12-13 "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken." Luke 21:25-26 THE COMMON CONCERN WHAT IS EXPECTED OF US AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS? - WE ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE UP OUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS -WE ARE EXPECTED TO PATIENTLY ENDURE TEMPTATION IN OUR SITUATION - To endure while facing trials under fearful and dangerous situations  - THE BEAUTY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS  - DISREGA...

                                     PATIENCE IN HURDLES AND OBSTACLES "Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home." John Newton "Being confident of this very thing, that He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6 SO WHAT ARE SOME CONCERNS? LONG PERIODS OF SUCCESS AND EASE OBEDIENT IN FAITH THE TEST OF OUR UNTRUSTWORTHY HEARTS VEERING OFF COURSE: TRUSTING TRADITIONS AND ROUTINES MISTAKING WORKS FOR LOVING GOD HOPE/EXPECTATIONS DEFERRED  FAITH IN PEOPLE AND THINGS SO WHAT ARE SOME CONCERNS? LONG PERIODS OF SUCCESS AND EASE    As far as healthy productivity of any kind goes, we humans do not tend to do well with extensive success and ease.   "When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the Lord your God for the good lan...