I've been praying to ve closer to God and Jesus. I had a hard life as a child, and struggled with why. It made me angry and I almost destroyed myself. I've always knew I was different than those I was around. I knew pain, fear, and evil. I lost my innocence very early. My grandma was who briefly introduced me to God. Which I was young. I tried to unalive myself many times bc I wanted to escape the situation I was going through. I know that the only reason i am here is bc of God. I've always had an extreme level of empathy for others. Even very early in life. I pray a lot, but I still feel not enough. Idk if I do it right. I pray in my head, and talk to God and Jesus like they are there with me. I have been asking to be closer to my God my Father. I don't feel close enough. I also been wondering how to know if God is talking to me, and what is his purpose for me? I try to figure out my purpose in life. I've had a feeling what it is but then it scares me bc idk if I'm able to do what I feel he may want me to do. I know I wouldn't be who I am today if not for all the bad that happened to me. So I feel like that all that happened bc God needed me to be who I was always meant to be. I couldn't imagine not caring deeply for humanity. I feel like I was meant to see this bc I've been discouraged.
Delay in time of sickness? Hardly bearable. It's 5 years since my son got sick and he's still fighting. It's always easy to believe in God when you are happy and healthy, but to have faith and believe in God's timing, when it seems all lost and dark, that's hard. We STILL believe in him, his love, his perfect timing and his best way for Josua. ❤
It can be so hard in times of grief and heartache too. I have a very different situation, but I can only empathize w/ how hard it would be to have to watch your suffering child for 5 years and counting. God bless you.
I can't imagine how hard it is to see a child suffer, I pray for healing for your son & endurance as well as peace for your entire family. I do understand, however, how hard it is to endure delays while unhealthy. I have had continued health issues over the years, some resolve only for a new one to pop up, & I'm in a particularly difficult season of physical suffering right now. May we both continue to run the race, & keep our thoughts full of God's word & truth, not believing the discouraging lies of the enemy that pull us into despair.
@@KellyLamb Hi Kelly, good to see you too. Ah yes, ongoing health problems. Some of us are just destined to endure that type of thing. From what I could tell of channel updates, you're still very solid w/ your faithful husband. Maybe someday I'll have that again soon. I kind of doubt it. My 10 year ended in a horrible way. Happy new year.
Praying for you both 🙏🏾 As I reflect on my own health/grief, I am reminded of The Chosen. When little Matthew asks Jesus, “Why haven’t you healed me?” And Jesus replies, “That fact that you still serve me in spite of your ailment will be more of a testimony. How much does God trust YOU to allow you to endure this suffering & you still give Him Glory!” 13 years after losing my oldest child, this has brought me healing. I am so trusted by God and that is enough for me.
I wasn’t going to listen to this video. Even just sat and stared at the screen for a bit contemplating whether or not I should click on it while saying to myself…I don’t want to hear the same old recycled stuff about waiting on God. 3 minutes in I realized that this video came up in my feed because it was just what I needed to hear on TODAY and at this very moment. This message not only strengthened me but it also caused me to repent and reconsider my attitude and posture as I wait. TO GOD BE ALL PRAISE.
I'm in awe of how timely this word is in my life. Almost five years ago God called me to leave my career, stay home full time with my family, and....write a book. I had to walk through fire to obey that call, but God helped me do it and I finished it in less than a year. I was so excited to get it out there, but despite the fact that God said it would be published, no one picked it up. I entered the delay just as Covid was hitting and when I cried out to God about it He said, "when Covid is over, I will bring you a publisher." During that time, God has refined me and healed me more than I ever thought possible. Then, just a month ago I got Covid for the first time. Then I got it again, within a month! That was the most blessed sickness I've ever had. He used that time to help me cross over into my own personal promised land as I learned deep stillness and rest in Him. Just as I was fully recovering, God spoke to my heart "Remember that book? Release it as a podcast." It hit me, after Covid meant after my Covid (after we got rid of masks and everything I was like where is my publisher God? I didn't understand, but by His grace I held on), and this word He gave me will be released in a way I would never have thought of myself. Wow! God's ways are so much higher than mine! I can attest to everything you've said, down to Psalm 37:3-7. He's brought me back to that again and again throughout my wilderness of waiting, and I have come to be so grateful for it. There is refining in the waiting and it is so worth it. Hold onto those promises brothers and sisters! John and Arden, thank you for this timely, Spirit-filled word. May it be multiplied and bless many in Jesus's name! *For all who asked about my podcast, yes I just started it! It's called On the Knife's Edge: Walking the Narrow Road with Jesus. It's on apple and spotify. Here are the links: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sofia-nygaard podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-knifes-edge-walking-the-narrow-road-with-jesus/id1712185250
I hope this encourages you, you can Google or RUclips pastor vlad. I love his ministry but they waited 13 years for their child ( born this year) so please know delayed is not denied ❤
I'm 43 and single. Waiting but willing to ask women out. Asked a few out but been rejected. They're either not interested or already in a relationship.
I've prayed for all you, and I ask for prayer too. 56 and single after 10 yrs, this last year. I still need a lot of healing, as it ended w/ cheating and a huge litany of lies and deceptions, that I'm still finding out a year later. I love God, and I've prayed so often for release and healing. God bless you all.
Singleness is hard especially when everyone around is getting married. The lord gave me a word a few days ago for Christian singles during the holidays. It’s up on my channel. I normally don’t do this but I really do believe God gave me that word to encourage singles. Praying for you sis! Those who hope in the Lord will not be put to shame. ❤
Been waiting nearly 30 years for 1 promise, 19 years for another promise, almost 3 years for yet another. And yes, these are real promises from God and not my imagination.
God see's the tears of a mother I had a word from the lord that said i would be married that was 24 year still waiting . i separated in 2021 divorced in 2006. but in 2008 my ex died those first 8 years i was not free to marry . Then life happens early in my marriage we lost our first born son.after my ex died my daughter left her two year old son with me to raise his 18 now. In 2020 my daughter died she was 32 years old. God see's the tears of a mother I knew that no matter what I had to keep praising the lord through it all because in that secret place is were he held my tears still waiting and trusting the Lord because he is his word
What he said about suicide and this generation. Almost did the same while waiting for a spouse. So much brokenheartedness. God promised a spouse and it took years. I got disheartened so much. I thank Him for answering the prayer.
So God spoke promise to you about a spouse and then it took how long for Him to bring it to pass? Im going through something similar. Promise was made almost 3 years ago
Praise the Lord. God has promised me a spouse as well, but I'm still in the season of preparation. Please pray that I stay patient and keep trusting God's plan.
I’ve been delayed 24 years - stuck on an antipsychotic medication for Aspergers. My love for God is almost extinguished. I tried coming off a handful of times and the side effects were awful. I think many people are soon to be Joseph’s. They may not have suffered outwardly like Joseph, but inward struggle is worse. Really. A man’s spirit will sustain him in his infirmity - but a wounded spirit - “who can bear?” -proverbs Blessed are those who have had wounded spirits for 5-10+ years - and “yet still believe.”(John 20:29)
I’ve been truthfully avoiding watching this video because most videos on godly waiting just make me so angry and I end up feeling less hopeful. Last night I was really struggling with doubt and I was trying my hardest to convince myself that Joseph experienced multiple disappointments and what I call “false starts” but God still manifested His promise in Joseph’s life. Just hearing the practical steps on how to wait well you and your son described really encouraged me to not faint or forget thanks for letting God use you.
My brother has a terminal cancer diagnosis. We pray constantly for his healing. God can come through. We had many words to confirm healing. Waiting on the Lord to fulfil his promise.
This message is so timely. About a Week ago I took my exam and I failed. At first I ask God why. But upon hearing of this word, God really wanted to mold my character by delaying some of my dreams to recognize His sovereignty and greatness in my life . Thank you and God bless
You’re son is really good. I like his voice and sincerity. You did a wonderful job in raising him in the Lord. Blessings to you all. Big things are coming for him.
I waited 28 years for deliverance and answers and received them from God in His timing. Patience is key with the Lord. We love Christ, and what all His humble servants have done for the cause, and we continue to carry out good work, not because of our righteous ways, but because His righteousness lives as the the Holy Spirit of God within us.
I am so encouraged by this discussion. The Lord game me a promise in August 2011. To this day I’m still waiting for fulfilment. It’s been so hard, but my ultimate desire is to please Him
I am in a waiting season I know even if God won’t show up how I hope he’s gonna show up am still gonna chose to believe in him … and what I know I will come back and testify of his Goodness in my life 🙏🏻
In my experience worry comes not from believing that one is in control, but rather from the painful awareness that you are *not* in control. Of course, if we were in control of our own lives we'd have far more to worry about.
Thank you. I love God’s Word. “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper- it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.” Psalms 37:7-9 NLT
This has been so encouraging, and has been food for soul, Last week, I was praying and almost crying to God over issues of delay and God let me to psalms 37:8 and my mind was blown. Watching and listening to you share the exact same scripture has really lifted my spirit, and I am grateful to God that I came across this channel.
Thank you so much the Bevere’s family. This message is timely for me as I currently wait on the Lord to see His faithfulness. One thing that also stood out for me is the fact that daddy and son are indeed serving the Lord. Today most parents leave their kids to navigate life based on their preferences. But it ought not to be so because the Bible says we should teach our children the way they should go. We must ensure their lifestyles conform to the will of God. Today humanism and other antichrist and sociocultural rules have led many children into drugs and so many vices. Sir John am so happy to see you and your son standing on the solid rock. It reminds me of Abraham and Isaac. And it’s my desire and my everyday prayer to see that my seed worship only God and both else
Always such a great message. The Lord has refused to give me a roadmap. He's insisted that I walk with him, and being obedient in the moment. As it is written, a man of the spirit is like the wind. When I was younger, I would go out ministering the gospel on the street. One day, as I was walking out the door, I heard "You know you can do nothing without me, right?". And so, I waited on him from that point forward. But, early on I failed when he finally called, and it cost me 15 years. It's been 20 total years since I knew my calling. And, during that time I have not ceased to think of where God will be taking me. I'm almost certain the 15 years was my fault, it should have been shorter. But, now I am walking squarely in his plan for my life, and however long it takes is up to him. Funny you mention not forgetting what God has promised us. During that 15 year period, I consistently thought "I don't know where I'm going Lord, but I trust your plan". I never lost faith that on the other side, I'd be in His will. I didn't know how it would happen, but I knew it would happen because God doesn't fail. I also believed that this time of wilderness was to build my faith. Oddly enough, as I was coming out of this, I was sitting and praying, and even though I had failed multiple times, I heard "You are my stable one". He meant His stable one in terms of trust in Him. My faith (His faith in me really) never wavered, even when I failed Him. God is so good, we just need to trust His plan.
I honestly don’t like to think of blessings from God, as just financial, but, nonetheless, God did bless us in that way. We struggled immensely in debt, with no hope in sight of it being turned around. Our farm had so many consecutive bad years, (about 25!) which caused such stress in our family; not to mention that during that time, our sowing to the wind was reaping the whirlwind. Our situation was such a ball of tangled yarn, that no one could unravel it! Oh, and the icing on the cake was that we were not born again, at that time, but regardless, we were looking to God alone for help. We knew it was much bigger than a human being could solve. Fast forward to the point where the miraculous did take place! A big natural gas find on our land was discovered!!! (He will do things you never would have thought of.😳) Anyway, leasing the land brought in more than we had ever hoped for, and we are still getting royalties today!!! The point is that we had to wait until everything was just right, in us, so God could pour out His blessing to us. Like farming, it had been a willingness to wait, during the planting and growing seasons, before harvest came. And God the Master Farmer, had been designing it all, through the heartache, pain and suffering, which, I’m sure, made us into the kind of people who could receive it graciously. And we thank Him for the things we had to go through; not to get the disposable money, but Him using those hard things, to conform us into the image of Christ. BTW, during these years, all of our family was drawn to Him, and born again! And that is another story for another day.
You don’t understand how this episode truly blessed me and delivered me from my current situation. I’m so thankful God allowed me to come upon your channel. May God bless you in abundance!!!! ❤
In 2001, I had 3 same dreams in within a week; I did not understand. 20 years later, God spoke to me. I battled with God’s message thinking it was just my thoughts. Then God clearly explained me what he said is related to the dreams I had 20 years ago. I worship Him. Since then things have been going in the opposite direction. The delay is a part of the process of getting me ready for God’s plan.
I definitely understand this delay. It’s been 10 years since the Lord said, a day will come when I will travel and speak to large crowds of people (to Evangelize). During these 10 years; other, smaller promises came true and I have been in training. He’s been preparing me, getting my heart right, training me to be a leader and to serve. His next promise & preparation is to move out of state for my next level of training. I don’t know yet when to move or where. I am believing it may be NC or TN. I believe this next level of training is to prepare me to Evangelize. Thank you for your Podcast. It is encouraging and it’s confirmation on my delay. It resonates with me. Some of what you say are great reminders for me. I have a habit of trying to figure out the map. God has reminded me to stop trying to figure it out. But instead, trust the compass. Scripture reminds me, “be still and know that I am God.” As far as journals, I have been journaling since I first started to hear God’s voice clearly and knew it was His voice. So I probably have about 15 journals. I go back and read them every now & then. I should probably do it more often.
“We choose to allow our heart to be sick or we can remember the promises of God on us. Because God has made great promises on this generation” wow wow wow!
How do you know what God has promised you? It’s not always clear where God is leading us. The compass guarantees the direction, not the outcome. We have to be careful to be clear about that. Some of us have a clear vision and others are called to simply walk by faith without a particular goal or outcome. I’ve often hoped to be encouraged when I don’t have a specific word or see a particular vision for my future and have felt that continuing faithful in the small things and seeking to know God and His Son Jesus Christ is the highest priority when a specific word is lacking. So is it wise to say that it’s best not to assume we have all received a specific word from God perhaps? I’d love to talk more about the other side of this conversation when one doesn’t feel the hey have a specific word from God but has hopes and dreams in general. Thank you for your continued ministry to the church, Bevere Family! I have been blessed by many of your teachings and conversations!
thank u for your comment. sometimes God requires faith before answering questions or guiding us. Not because He doesn't love us but He loves us so much, He wants us to grow & develop.
Encouraged. Thank you, Bevere family. I'm going through the waiting season and its been so 8 months and counting. Got a 3 month contract from a huge retail company with the hope that it would be renewed, but it wasn't. So the valley walk continues. It's such a battle as I'm a single parent to my son and it challenging. But, I'm trying, holding on, remembering, reading, meditating on HIs Word, and my faith is small and the voices come and the dark cloud thoughts come...but God has been faithful.
Such good reminders! You said God tested Hannah to see what she would do, I believe God tested her so she would know what she would do. God already knows what we're going to do. Thank the Lord he guides us in the right direction!
I've been born again since I was 12 and now I'm 51. I read multiple books by John. It is amazing that such a simple truth has revolutionized my life. Thank you!
I am praying for Lisa and hope she gets well soon. John thank you for The Bait of Satan. My life has been changed from the inside out from the book. I've have anger and bitterness. My buddy Wesley recommended The Bait of Satan and I picked up a copy. I read it and God spoke to me. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and I had surgery called the Dorsal Rhizotomy and it was supposed to help me walk without anything but independent without the use of braces. The surgery was supposed to get rid of the tightness but it didn't work. It left me in a wheelchair for four years. I've heard myself in my spirit that "I forgive Dr. Moss. I love him." I wrote a book about my experiences and there's a part two of the book about my surgery.
I'm waiting on God for a job as I transition from the military. Today, I feel frustrated, uncomfortable, and friction. I had a play to get ahead so I wouldn't be in a tight jam financial. None of those plans has happened. I now feel like God is ignoring me. I now feel like I retired too soon. But I also feel like God told me to retire. I just want my dreams to come true.
For someone who has been battling severe anxiety and panic attacks for 6 months.. this came exactly on time. It’s very hard to keep having faith when you’re on delay. But today, I want to change my attitude even tho I’m scared I will never truly get better😔
I am suffering from depression and I understand your situation. I know how hard life can be and how scary. Do not lose hope 💗✝️ I am suffering from depression over 7 years, 4 years with Jesus. There is a reason why we have to experience this and we will come out of it stronger. After that we will be a great testimony for others. May god strenghten you ❤️
@@lovehopefaith8002 thank you for your kind words! I also hope that at the end of this, we will be able to help others with our testimony! I will pray for you🙏🏻
Also, please don't let their words about anxiety and fear comes from pride. They are incorrect on this and being callous, not thinking that it's the devil bringing affliction to people. Anxiety disorders are illness. They are a high adrenaline, physical state that is a torment. It comes from trauma and illness. Do not let any additional burden be put on you, like guilt, which is so often a close cousin of this w/ depression.
My God -Praise his holy name. " I think it was all that David went thru that taught him to handle the throne". What a word. Also, I enjoyed the interplay between the Father and the Son. They each listened so intently to each other , sincerely interested in hearing each other in what their view was -showing they had value for what each other would share, but still retained what they wanted to interject as their take on what a scripture meant . I think that that sometimes is a problem with couples as we each know the other person so well that we almost can finish their sentence in their line of thought as we live with them day in and day out and we have heard them share their trials from years past again and again . Also, when there are two strong , faith -filled individuals in a relationship, it can sometimes sound a bit competitive to each other and to others , as each partner tries to share his/her take on an issue . This episode not only blessed me spiritually on the aspect of God's delay by his design , but also this awareness of the need in my relationships to truly listen to them before speaking my view.
We are wonderfully and fearfully made! Never give up! God is always working. Be strong and carry on for He is with you. “You can’t beat the man who refuses to give up”--Babe Ruth
Wow!! I just sat and wrote down word for word on this teaching! God has spoken over me more than once. Thank you for the reminders of guarding my heart! To not complain!!!! Such a timely word❤️
It takes only one encounter to fuel you for endurance and fulfilment of the purpose that God has created for your life. Faith is the only key to open all the doors of blessings God has freely given on the other side.
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I will share about delay. My dreams and word from God that my disabled son will be healed, healthy and whole. We are talking about a full care, medical fragile, genetically mutated, set of physical and intellectual disabilities. I’ve currently held this promise like Joseph, like Sarah, for 18 years and counting. Mark my words he will be made whole. I’ve seen it in the spirit. He was made to be a sign and a wonder of the glory of God. Keep believing in the dreams and promises of God!!!
Really enjoyed this. Thanks to the Beveres for discussing relevant topics with great insight. God is good ALL the time- He truly does love all His children but people don’t want to wait on anything anymore. It’s now or never and then when plans fail, people land up feeling discouraged, deflated and depressed. I am speaking from a life of struggles until I turned to God and started obeying Him🙏🏻😇
I see now why my season in the wilderness the last 6 years of my suffering and trials were necessary along with the dreams I had recently from God. It all makes sense that growth was necessary. John, your explanation of Joseph and Daniel explains why God gave me the dreams telling me I would be married on day and why I kept remembering it even though I am 27 years old and see the delay in my life.
This podcast is going to touch many lives!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥We thank God for giving you the wisdom to speak about topics that really bring so much enlightenment!🥺🔥
Joseph didn’t forget God’s promises to him and doesn’t become bitter when other people have dreams. That’s so good. Thank you for adding another layer of understanding for me. ❤
I am so glad this podcast came out when it did! Which could only be a God thing. I am believing for my firstborn and have received a Word from the Lord that He will be conceived soon. And every though it’s only a couple of weeks before I can test and see. It can sometimes feel like years as the days go by. I love how you back up your points with multiple scriptures and Bible stories. This podcast has really hit Home for me. Thank you.
Things to not do when waiting (paraphrasing) - don’t fret or worry (worrying is prideful) 1 Peter chapter 5 cloth yourself in humility 17:18 -don’t faint , don’t give up Stay committed to the process (guard your heart )do not complain (cast out those negative thoughts) 18:52 Don’t forget , keep Gods promises 22:50
Accidentally this video came up in my youtube homepage. Thank you for this reminder. I know God always has the perfect plan for me. His delay by design
HELLO John & Lisa I have lived in my car for FOUR YEARS AND SEVEN MONTHS. I have a cat I rescued five months ago who I love very much. My life has been threatened many times by USAF MEN AND WOMEN Last year my other cat died on 2//11/23 with a tumor and it was probably caused by being Targeted by DEWS or some kind of radiation. I'm not giving up on God, but we are in desperate need of money and an efficiency or studio with bathroom and small kitchen, working A/C and when we must drive out of South FL OUR CAR OR REPLACEMENT VAN MUST BE IN GREAT My own sister told lies to Broward County to STOP them from helping my cat and I from getting a home. With that would have come easier ways to get work. I shower at the beach and we have food every day.
I am blessed by this, thank you! I keep on seeing my pride more and more and I don't want it, forgive me Jesus and help me Holy Spirit. I am waiting for God as he teaches me
My God that first opening part just hit me like a ton of bricks. I had this vision if you will where for the first time in my life, I saw God. He didn’t say a single thing, but he was just staring at me with a smile on his face. I was staring back wondering what he was trying to do or tell me. Eventually, he looked to his left, which caused me to look to my right, and there was nothing there. Then he looked down, which caused me to look down, and there was a compass on the floor with the needle pointing North. I looked up at him and he bent over and took the needle and moved it from North to East. I looked back East and didn’t see anything , when I looked back North, he was gone. This message is timely for me.
I’ve given up having a spouse who will adopt with me. I struggle with the Hope deferred thing. Your point about Hannah opened a raw place in my heart and I am grateful. I have filled up my heart with all kinds of things to distract, desensitize, and shut down. I was aware that I was doing that but not able to go back to the life giving practices that keep me stirred up in the Lord so I asked Him for help. So I think he led me to this because really I couldn’t make myself just go through the motions and that’s not what God wants either, He wants this place in my heart and to love me here and show me the way to be strong in Him and set my hope on Him while I wait.
Waiting is the most difficult in the christian life. Its is one the most sanctifying purpose that it hardest and process. Joseph in the OT testify this and Abraham.
1 Peter o wow i needed to hear that i worry alot....i did not know it was a prideful sin......i have something to pray about amazing practical tools how to stop fretting.........
This is just what I needed - to be encouraged and trust the Faithfulness of God and not try to make it come to pass myself, I've been waiting so long. I will not let Hope be deferred or the enemy steal what God has for me - Good plans for my future. Really you said so many things that I know but it a way that I could receive them this morning. God bless you and your son! Jean Thomforde Dueck - I remember you John, coming to my parents church :)
The title of the message and this dialogue really blessed me today. I needed this encouragement right now. While you were speaking I also realized from the story of David and Joseph that God often gives us a glimpse or a taste of our dreams and we think that we have arrived, it all makes sense now. But then comes the wilderness season to test what's really in our hearts, to shift our focus onto the Lord, and to prepare us with a Christ-like character so that we can remain on the mountaintop when we actually arrive. Delay by Design 🔥🔥 Side note: I couldn't help but notice how affectionately John was looking at Arden while Arden was sharing. The pride and love in his eyes for Arden really melted my heart. Thank you for the teachings. - Love from India
*hey, you. whoever’s reading this, this is your sign. everything’s gonna be okay. you did not come this far to give up. I believe in you ❤*
Thank you.may god bless you and I believe in you.❤
Amen 🙏🏽
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Thank you 😢😊
I've been praying to ve closer to God and Jesus. I had a hard life as a child, and struggled with why. It made me angry and I almost destroyed myself. I've always knew I was different than those I was around. I knew pain, fear, and evil. I lost my innocence very early. My grandma was who briefly introduced me to God. Which I was young. I tried to unalive myself many times bc I wanted to escape the situation I was going through. I know that the only reason i am here is bc of God. I've always had an extreme level of empathy for others. Even very early in life. I pray a lot, but I still feel not enough. Idk if I do it right. I pray in my head, and talk to God and Jesus like they are there with me. I have been asking to be closer to my God my Father. I don't feel close enough. I also been wondering how to know if God is talking to me, and what is his purpose for me? I try to figure out my purpose in life. I've had a feeling what it is but then it scares me bc idk if I'm able to do what I feel he may want me to do. I know I wouldn't be who I am today if not for all the bad that happened to me. So I feel like that all that happened bc God needed me to be who I was always meant to be. I couldn't imagine not caring deeply for humanity. I feel like I was meant to see this bc I've been discouraged.
Delay in time of sickness? Hardly bearable. It's 5 years since my son got sick and he's still fighting. It's always easy to believe in God when you are happy and healthy, but to have faith and believe in God's timing, when it seems all lost and dark, that's hard. We STILL believe in him, his love, his perfect timing and his best way for Josua. ❤
It can be so hard in times of grief and heartache too. I have a very different situation, but I can only empathize w/ how hard it would be to have to watch your suffering child for 5 years and counting. God bless you.
@@saintejeannedarc9460I came here to reply to the main comment & was pleasantly surprised to see your name! Happy New Year to you!
I can't imagine how hard it is to see a child suffer, I pray for healing for your son & endurance as well as peace for your entire family. I do understand, however, how hard it is to endure delays while unhealthy. I have had continued health issues over the years, some resolve only for a new one to pop up, & I'm in a particularly difficult season of physical suffering right now. May we both continue to run the race, & keep our thoughts full of God's word & truth, not believing the discouraging lies of the enemy that pull us into despair.
@@KellyLamb Hi Kelly, good to see you too. Ah yes, ongoing health problems. Some of us are just destined to endure that type of thing. From what I could tell of channel updates, you're still very solid w/ your faithful husband. Maybe someday I'll have that again soon. I kind of doubt it. My 10 year ended in a horrible way. Happy new year.
Praying for you both 🙏🏾 As I reflect on my own health/grief, I am reminded of The Chosen. When little Matthew asks Jesus, “Why haven’t you healed me?” And Jesus replies, “That fact that you still serve me in spite of your ailment will be more of a testimony. How much does God trust YOU to allow you to endure this suffering & you still give Him Glory!” 13 years after losing my oldest child, this has brought me healing. I am so trusted by God and that is enough for me.
I wasn’t going to listen to this video. Even just sat and stared at the screen for a bit contemplating whether or not I should click on it while saying to myself…I don’t want to hear the same old recycled stuff about waiting on God. 3 minutes in I realized that this video came up in my feed because it was just what I needed to hear on TODAY and at this very moment. This message not only strengthened me but it also caused me to repent and reconsider my attitude and posture as I wait. TO GOD BE ALL PRAISE.
I'm in awe of how timely this word is in my life. Almost five years ago God called me to leave my career, stay home full time with my family, and....write a book. I had to walk through fire to obey that call, but God helped me do it and I finished it in less than a year. I was so excited to get it out there, but despite the fact that God said it would be published, no one picked it up. I entered the delay just as Covid was hitting and when I cried out to God about it He said, "when Covid is over, I will bring you a publisher." During that time, God has refined me and healed me more than I ever thought possible. Then, just a month ago I got Covid for the first time. Then I got it again, within a month! That was the most blessed sickness I've ever had. He used that time to help me cross over into my own personal promised land as I learned deep stillness and rest in Him. Just as I was fully recovering, God spoke to my heart "Remember that book? Release it as a podcast." It hit me, after Covid meant after my Covid (after we got rid of masks and everything I was like where is my publisher God? I didn't understand, but by His grace I held on), and this word He gave me will be released in a way I would never have thought of myself. Wow! God's ways are so much higher than mine! I can attest to everything you've said, down to Psalm 37:3-7. He's brought me back to that again and again throughout my wilderness of waiting, and I have come to be so grateful for it. There is refining in the waiting and it is so worth it. Hold onto those promises brothers and sisters! John and Arden, thank you for this timely, Spirit-filled word. May it be multiplied and bless many in Jesus's name!
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I cannot tell you how much I needed to read your comment just now! 😭🙌🏻
I'd love to listen to your podcast! ❤ let me know how I can do that..thank you 😊
Thank you so much!
Agreed!
Would love to listen to your podcast 😊🙏🏻
I’ve been waiting for God to give us children for 12 years. This message blessed me! Delayed by design!
May God bless you and fulfill the desire of your heart x
I have been waiting for a spouse for 26 years! I am turning 50 next year! I am not sure If I am waiting anymore or not.
Please google Wendy Griffith testimony, CBN reporter, się married at 54
I hope this encourages you, you can Google or RUclips pastor vlad. I love his ministry but they waited 13 years for their child ( born this year) so please know delayed is not denied ❤
Wowww 😮
I'm 40 years old and Single ...I'm tired of waiting😢 but I Trust GOD ❤ that HE answers my PRAYER
Waiting is not easy....may your lips be blessed with a testimony
I'm 43 and single. Waiting but willing to ask women out. Asked a few out but been rejected. They're either not interested or already in a relationship.
I will pray for you all , this can be so painful, no judgement on your singlehood but having to wait that long can so frustrating I can't even imagine
I've prayed for all you, and I ask for prayer too. 56 and single after 10 yrs, this last year. I still need a lot of healing, as it ended w/ cheating and a huge litany of lies and deceptions, that I'm still finding out a year later. I love God, and I've prayed so often for release and healing. God bless you all.
Singleness is hard especially when everyone around is getting married.
The lord gave me a word a few days ago for Christian singles during the holidays.
It’s up on my channel. I normally don’t do this but I really do believe God gave me that word to encourage singles.
Praying for you sis!
Those who hope in the Lord will not be put to shame. ❤
If waiting on God is by design, then it's not a delay. God's timing is always perfect.
Amen
Lord, I want to finish well!!
Been waiting nearly 30 years for 1 promise, 19 years for another promise, almost 3 years for yet another. And yes, these are real promises from God and not my imagination.
You are seen! God sees you!
Love that your sons are equipped to just step in when Lisa isn't well. God is so good!
17:24 "Clothing yourself in humility is not a onetime thing but daily"
God see's the tears of a mother I had a word from the lord that said i would be married that was 24 year still waiting . i separated in 2021 divorced in 2006. but in 2008 my ex died those first 8 years i was not free to marry . Then life happens early in my marriage we lost our first born son.after my ex died my daughter left her two year old son with me to raise his 18 now. In 2020 my daughter died she was 32 years old. God see's the tears of a mother I knew that no matter what I had to keep praising the lord through it all because in that secret place is were he held my tears still waiting and trusting the Lord because he is his word
What he said about suicide and this generation. Almost did the same while waiting for a spouse. So much brokenheartedness. God promised a spouse and it took years. I got disheartened so much. I thank Him for answering the prayer.
So God spoke promise to you about a spouse and then it took how long for Him to bring it to pass? Im going through something similar. Promise was made almost 3 years ago
Praise the Lord. God has promised me a spouse as well, but I'm still in the season of preparation. Please pray that I stay patient and keep trusting God's plan.
Very good 👍
How long did you have to wait?
I’ve been delayed 24 years - stuck on an antipsychotic medication for Aspergers.
My love for God is almost extinguished. I tried coming off a handful of times and the side effects were awful.
I think many people are soon to be Joseph’s. They may not have suffered outwardly like Joseph, but inward struggle is worse. Really.
A man’s spirit will sustain him in his infirmity - but a wounded spirit -
“who can bear?”
-proverbs
Blessed are those who have had wounded spirits for 5-10+ years - and “yet still believe.”(John 20:29)
I’ve been truthfully avoiding watching this video because most videos on godly waiting just make me so angry and I end up feeling less hopeful. Last night I was really struggling with doubt and I was trying my hardest to convince myself that Joseph experienced multiple disappointments and what I call “false starts” but God still manifested His promise in Joseph’s life. Just hearing the practical steps on how to wait well you and your son described really encouraged me to not faint or forget thanks for letting God use you.
That was me
Just yesteraday I was trying to explain a fear I had about next year… you said better: false
Starts. I likes that, the concept.
My brother has a terminal cancer diagnosis. We pray constantly for his healing. God can come through. We had many words to confirm healing. Waiting on the Lord to fulfil his promise.
We are quick to cry out when delay happens to our dreams. How about when God delays judgement - giving us a chance... still a good thing
This message is so timely. About a Week ago I took my exam and I failed. At first I ask God why. But upon hearing of this word, God really wanted to mold my character by delaying some of my dreams to recognize His sovereignty and greatness in my life . Thank you and God bless
Remembering God's faithfulness releases confidence into the present.
It's patience He provides. A good thing from the wise work of God, and the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ.
You’re son is really good. I like his voice and sincerity. You did a wonderful job in raising him in the Lord. Blessings to you all. Big things are coming for him.
I waited 28 years for deliverance and answers and received them from God in His timing. Patience is key with the Lord. We love Christ, and what all His humble servants have done for the cause, and we continue to carry out good work, not because of our righteous ways, but because His righteousness lives as the the Holy Spirit of God within us.
I am so encouraged by this discussion. The Lord game me a promise in August 2011. To this day I’m still waiting for fulfilment. It’s been so hard, but my ultimate desire is to please Him
Sometimes we get our breakthrough on the other side of eternity. Just to say the whole truth.
Some need to endure til the end, and nothing more.
I am in a waiting season I know even if God won’t show up how I hope he’s gonna show up am still gonna chose to believe in him … and what I know I will come back and testify of his Goodness in my life 🙏🏻
16:28 18:02 Amen it will be done in the Lords timing.
18:50 Don’t give up and don’t forget.
My exgirlfriend introduced me to John Bevere. I immediately got hooked. I have not been the same again and i love it.
In my experience worry comes not from believing that one is in control, but rather from the painful awareness that you are *not* in control. Of course, if we were in control of our own lives we'd have far more to worry about.
Thank you. I love God’s Word.
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper- it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.”
Psalms 37:7-9 NLT
This has been so encouraging, and has been food for soul, Last week, I was praying and almost crying to God over issues of delay and God let me to psalms 37:8 and my mind was blown. Watching and listening to you share the exact same scripture has really lifted my spirit, and I am grateful to God that I came across this channel.
I keep watching this video every night because I want God’s will to be done in my life
Yes, remember what God told you.
God keeps reminding me in dreams of what he promised me.. exactly when I feel doubtful again.
Thank you so much the Bevere’s family. This message is timely for me as I currently wait on the Lord to see His faithfulness. One thing that also stood out for me is the fact that daddy and son are indeed serving the Lord. Today most parents leave their kids to navigate life based on their preferences. But it ought not to be so because the Bible says we should teach our children the way they should go. We must ensure their lifestyles conform to the will of God. Today humanism and other antichrist and sociocultural rules have led many children into drugs and so many vices. Sir John am so happy to see you and your son standing on the solid rock. It reminds me of Abraham and Isaac. And it’s my desire and my everyday prayer to see that my seed worship only God and both else
You seem to have such a great family, John. I think you must be a great father.
Always such a great message. The Lord has refused to give me a roadmap. He's insisted that I walk with him, and being obedient in the moment. As it is written, a man of the spirit is like the wind. When I was younger, I would go out ministering the gospel on the street. One day, as I was walking out the door, I heard "You know you can do nothing without me, right?". And so, I waited on him from that point forward. But, early on I failed when he finally called, and it cost me 15 years. It's been 20 total years since I knew my calling. And, during that time I have not ceased to think of where God will be taking me. I'm almost certain the 15 years was my fault, it should have been shorter. But, now I am walking squarely in his plan for my life, and however long it takes is up to him.
Funny you mention not forgetting what God has promised us. During that 15 year period, I consistently thought "I don't know where I'm going Lord, but I trust your plan". I never lost faith that on the other side, I'd be in His will. I didn't know how it would happen, but I knew it would happen because God doesn't fail. I also believed that this time of wilderness was to build my faith. Oddly enough, as I was coming out of this, I was sitting and praying, and even though I had failed multiple times, I heard "You are my stable one". He meant His stable one in terms of trust in Him. My faith (His faith in me really) never wavered, even when I failed Him. God is so good, we just need to trust His plan.
I honestly don’t like to think of blessings from God, as just financial, but, nonetheless, God did bless us in that way. We struggled immensely in debt, with no hope in sight of it being turned around. Our farm had so many consecutive bad years, (about 25!) which caused such stress in our family; not to mention that during that time, our sowing to the wind was reaping the whirlwind. Our situation was such a ball of tangled yarn, that no one could unravel it! Oh, and the icing on the cake was that we were not born again, at that time, but regardless, we were looking to God alone for help. We knew it was much bigger than a human being could solve.
Fast forward to the point where the miraculous did take place! A big natural gas find on our land was discovered!!! (He will do things you never would have thought of.😳) Anyway, leasing the land brought in more than we had ever hoped for, and we are still getting royalties today!!!
The point is that we had to wait until everything was just right, in us, so God could pour out His blessing to us. Like farming, it had been a willingness to wait, during the planting and growing seasons, before harvest came. And God the Master Farmer, had been designing it all, through the heartache, pain and suffering, which, I’m sure, made us into the kind of people who could receive it graciously. And we thank Him for the things we had to go through; not to get the disposable money, but Him using those hard things, to conform us into the image of Christ.
BTW, during these years, all of our family was drawn to Him, and born again! And that is another story for another day.
God is so good. Thank you for your beautiful testimony ❤
Wow! So good about the example about David and hope deferred, how he did not forget what God had for him!
The part about Hannah being presented with an opportunity to settle and yet did not ? That got me ! Thanks so much for such a great message 💕
You don’t understand how this episode truly blessed me and delivered me from my current situation. I’m so thankful God allowed me to come upon your channel. May God bless you in abundance!!!! ❤
A delayed dream produces endurance in us.... James 1:2-3
In 2001, I had 3 same dreams in within a week; I did not understand. 20 years later, God spoke to me. I battled with God’s message thinking it was just my thoughts. Then God clearly explained me what he said is related to the dreams I had 20 years ago. I worship Him. Since then things have been going in the opposite direction. The delay is a part of the process of getting me ready for God’s plan.
Dear God, I have been patient. Please, please let it be my time.
Oh my, light bulb moment... Ouch! Fret=pride. Thank you Pappa John
I definitely understand this delay. It’s been 10 years since the Lord said, a day will come when I will travel and speak to large crowds of people (to Evangelize). During these 10 years; other, smaller promises came true and I have been in training. He’s been preparing me, getting my heart right, training me to be a leader and to serve. His next promise & preparation is to move out of state for my next level of training. I don’t know yet when to move or where. I am believing it may be NC or TN. I believe this next level of training is to prepare me to Evangelize. Thank you for your Podcast. It is encouraging and it’s confirmation on my delay. It resonates with me. Some of what you say are great reminders for me. I have a habit of trying to figure out the map. God has reminded me to stop trying to figure it out. But instead, trust the compass. Scripture reminds me, “be still and know that I am God.” As far as journals, I have been journaling since I first started to hear God’s voice clearly and knew it was His voice. So I probably have about 15 journals. I go back and read them every now & then. I should probably do it more often.
“We choose to allow our heart to be sick or we can remember the promises of God on us. Because God has made great promises on this generation” wow wow wow!
How do you know what God has promised you? It’s not always clear where God is leading us. The compass guarantees the direction, not the outcome. We have to be careful to be clear about that. Some of us have a clear vision and others are called to simply walk by faith without a particular goal or outcome. I’ve often hoped to be encouraged when I don’t have a specific word or see a particular vision for my future and have felt that continuing faithful in the small things and seeking to know God and His Son Jesus Christ is the highest priority when a specific word is lacking. So is it wise to say that it’s best not to assume we have all received a specific word from God perhaps? I’d love to talk more about the other side of this conversation when one doesn’t feel the hey have a specific word from God but has hopes and dreams in general. Thank you for your continued ministry to the church, Bevere Family! I have been blessed by many of your teachings and conversations!
thank u for your comment. sometimes God requires faith before answering questions or guiding us. Not because He doesn't love us but He loves us so much, He wants us to grow & develop.
@@alexisbyrd5571 Thank you for sharing this. I really appreciate this wisdom.
And I like what you said about just being faithful in serving Him when there is no clear word or promise. That was freeing.
I listened to this episode previously but it came up “next” for me today and I let it roll. It was exactly what I needed for TODAY. God is good. 👏🏻👏🏻
For me it’s discerning whether I’m being led to wait or whether being led to not take that venture at all
That compass analogy is a good one. Like our Lord Jesus Christ said “ those born of spirit are moved by a wind they can’t see”.
*I' m Brazilian, and this video helped me a lot, I'm in this season and this video showed me exactly what to do. Thank you so much for sharing*
Encouraged. Thank you, Bevere family. I'm going through the waiting season and its been so 8 months and counting. Got a 3 month contract from a huge retail company with the hope that it would be renewed, but it wasn't. So the valley walk continues. It's such a battle as I'm a single parent to my son and it challenging. But, I'm trying, holding on, remembering, reading, meditating on HIs Word, and my faith is small and the voices come and the dark cloud thoughts come...but God has been faithful.
Such good reminders! You said God tested Hannah to see what she would do, I believe God tested her so she would know what she would do. God already knows what we're going to do. Thank the Lord he guides us in the right direction!
Thank you John and Arden. Truly blessed by the podcast. My takeaway from this: Do not fret, do not faint and do not forget.
Awesome 😎
I saw a vision in 2013, I am waiting on the Lord for that. Beautiful message. God bless you.
"Person is proud when they fret or worry."
Thanks for this message. It strikes to me the most.
I've been born again since I was 12 and now I'm 51. I read multiple books by John. It is amazing that such a simple truth has revolutionized my life. Thank you!
I am praying for Lisa and hope she gets well soon. John thank you for The Bait of Satan. My life has been changed from the inside out from the book. I've have anger and bitterness. My buddy Wesley recommended The Bait of Satan and I picked up a copy. I read it and God spoke to me. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and I had surgery called the Dorsal Rhizotomy and it was supposed to help me walk without anything but independent without the use of braces. The surgery was supposed to get rid of the tightness but it didn't work. It left me in a wheelchair for four years. I've heard myself in my spirit that "I forgive Dr. Moss. I love him." I wrote a book about my experiences and there's a part two of the book about my surgery.
it's no joke, the trials are completely above us and overwhelming,, in it right now.
I'm waiting on God for a job as I transition from the military. Today, I feel frustrated, uncomfortable, and friction. I had a play to get ahead so I wouldn't be in a tight jam financial. None of those plans has happened. I now feel like God is ignoring me. I now feel like I retired too soon. But I also feel like God told me to retire. I just want my dreams to come true.
For someone who has been battling severe anxiety and panic attacks for 6 months.. this came exactly on time. It’s very hard to keep having faith when you’re on delay. But today, I want to change my attitude even tho I’m scared I will never truly get better😔
I am suffering from depression and I understand your situation. I know how hard life can be and how scary. Do not lose hope 💗✝️ I am suffering from depression over 7 years, 4 years with Jesus. There is a reason why we have to experience this and we will come out of it stronger. After that we will be a great testimony for others. May god strenghten you ❤️
@@lovehopefaith8002 thank you for your kind words! I also hope that at the end of this, we will be able to help others with our testimony! I will pray for you🙏🏻
Also, please don't let their words about anxiety and fear comes from pride. They are incorrect on this and being callous, not thinking that it's the devil bringing affliction to people. Anxiety disorders are illness. They are a high adrenaline, physical state that is a torment. It comes from trauma and illness. Do not let any additional burden be put on you, like guilt, which is so often a close cousin of this w/ depression.
My God -Praise his holy name. " I think it was all that David went thru that taught him to handle the throne". What a word. Also, I enjoyed the interplay between the Father and the Son. They each listened so intently to each other , sincerely interested in hearing each other in what their view was -showing they had value for what each other would share, but still retained what they wanted to interject as their take on what a scripture meant . I think that that sometimes is a problem with couples as we each know the other person so well that we almost can finish their sentence in their line of thought as we live with them day in and day out and we have heard them share their trials from years past again and again . Also, when there are two strong , faith -filled individuals in a relationship, it can sometimes sound a bit competitive to each other and to others , as each partner tries to share his/her take on an issue . This episode not only blessed me spiritually on the aspect of God's delay by his design , but also this awareness of the need in my relationships to truly listen to them before speaking my view.
HalleluYah, what a blessing & amazing reminder to finish the race & win the crown 👑 amen
I have experienced this delay in my life for 25 years!
I can see it on the horizon!
I have had to grown into my Father's plan for my life❤
We are wonderfully and fearfully made! Never give up! God is always working. Be strong and carry on for He is with you.
“You can’t beat the man who refuses to give up”--Babe Ruth
Wow!! I just sat and wrote down word for word on this teaching! God has spoken over me more than once. Thank you for the reminders of guarding my heart! To not complain!!!!
Such a timely word❤️
It takes only one encounter to fuel you for endurance and fulfilment of the purpose that God has created for your life. Faith is the only key to open all the doors of blessings God has freely given on the other side.
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I will share about delay. My dreams and word from God that my disabled son will be healed, healthy and whole. We are talking about a full care, medical fragile, genetically mutated, set of physical and intellectual disabilities. I’ve currently held this promise like Joseph, like Sarah, for 18 years and counting. Mark my words he will be made whole. I’ve seen it in the spirit. He was made to be a sign and a wonder of the glory of God. Keep believing in the dreams and promises of God!!!
Really enjoyed this. Thanks to the Beveres for discussing relevant topics with great insight. God is good ALL the time- He truly does love all His children but people don’t want to wait on anything anymore. It’s now or never and then when plans fail, people land up feeling discouraged, deflated and depressed. I am speaking from a life of struggles until I turned to God and started obeying Him🙏🏻😇
I see now why my season in the wilderness the last 6 years of my suffering and trials were necessary along with the dreams I had recently from God. It all makes sense that growth was necessary. John, your explanation of Joseph and Daniel explains why God gave me the dreams telling me I would be married on day and why I kept remembering it even though I am 27 years old and see the delay in my life.
Great teaching! Chiefs kiss
This podcast is going to touch many lives!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥We thank God for giving you the wisdom to speak about topics that really bring so much enlightenment!🥺🔥
Joseph didn’t forget God’s promises to him and doesn’t become bitter when other people have dreams. That’s so good. Thank you for adding another layer of understanding for me. ❤
good point！ after his own dreams put him through all the miseries, he interpreted others’ dreams
I am so glad this podcast came out when it did! Which could only be a God thing. I am believing for my firstborn and have received a Word from the Lord that He will be conceived soon. And every though it’s only a couple of weeks before I can test and see. It can sometimes feel like years as the days go by. I love how you back up your points with multiple scriptures and Bible stories. This podcast has really hit Home for me. Thank you.
🙏🏾 praying for your child to be delivered in particular blessing of full health
Things to not do when waiting (paraphrasing)
- don’t fret or worry (worrying is prideful) 1 Peter chapter 5 cloth yourself in humility
17:18
-don’t faint , don’t give up
Stay committed to the process (guard your heart )do not complain (cast out those negative thoughts)
18:52
Don’t forget , keep Gods promises 22:50
Accidentally this video came up in my youtube homepage. Thank you for this reminder. I know God always has the perfect plan for me. His delay by design
Thank you for this sermon, I really needed it.
I have been waiting over 25yrs. for my promised wife. God bless you and your family.
Praise the Lord! Great teaching.
DREAMS [FROM GOD] ARE NEVER FULFILLED IMMEDIATELY. 🙏
Amen. Thank You Lord Jesus Christ, God the Holy Spirit, and God the Father. Thanks John and Ardan. Elohim bless.
3 things part is breaking my heart … my heart feels deeeeep conviction
HELLO John & Lisa
I have lived in my car for FOUR YEARS AND SEVEN MONTHS. I have a cat I rescued five months ago who I love very much.
My life has been threatened many times by USAF MEN AND WOMEN
Last year my other cat died on 2//11/23 with a tumor and it was probably caused by being Targeted by DEWS or some kind of radiation.
I'm not giving up on God, but we are in desperate need of money and an efficiency or studio with bathroom and small kitchen, working A/C and when we must drive out of South FL OUR CAR OR REPLACEMENT VAN MUST BE IN GREAT
My own sister told lies to Broward County to STOP them from helping
my cat and I from getting a home. With that would have come easier ways to get work.
I shower at the beach and we have food every day.
How do you guard your heart? By refusing to complain. So good. Thank you Mr. Bevere 🙏
I am blessed by this, thank you! I keep on seeing my pride more and more and I don't want it, forgive me Jesus and help me Holy Spirit. I am waiting for God as he teaches me
My God that first opening part just hit me like a ton of bricks.
I had this vision if you will where for the first time in my life, I saw God. He didn’t say a single thing, but he was just staring at me with a smile on his face. I was staring back wondering what he was trying to do or tell me. Eventually, he looked to his left, which caused me to look to my right, and there was nothing there.
Then he looked down, which caused me to look down, and there was a compass on the floor with the needle pointing North. I looked up at him and he bent over and took the needle and moved it from North to East. I looked back East and didn’t see anything , when I looked back North, he was gone.
This message is timely for me.
He shared about the good GOD he served when he hadn't seen God's faithfulness in his life.... according to those dreams
Whew the Lord is speaking in this season !! Thank you for sharing wow !!!
I’ve given up having a spouse who will adopt with me. I struggle with the Hope deferred thing. Your point about Hannah opened a raw place in my heart and I am grateful. I have filled up my heart with all kinds of things to distract, desensitize, and shut down. I was aware that I was doing that but not able to go back to the life giving practices that keep me stirred up in the Lord so I asked Him for help. So I think he led me to this because really I couldn’t make myself just go through the motions and that’s not what God wants either, He wants this place in my heart and to love me here and show me the way to be strong in Him and set my hope on Him while I wait.
Keep praying believing and trusting in God alone.
Thank you, I'll wait better without complaining.
Waiting is the most difficult in the christian life. Its is one the most sanctifying purpose that it hardest and process. Joseph in the OT testify this and Abraham.
1 Peter o wow i needed to hear that i worry alot....i did not know it was a prideful sin......i have something to pray about
amazing practical tools how to stop fretting.........
Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 PRAISE JESUS😇 My FAITH is growing stronger!! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS🌈🌈🌈
This literary came right on time
There is so much people are missing out on not knowing the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
This is just what I needed - to be encouraged and trust the Faithfulness of God and not try to make it come to pass myself, I've been waiting so long. I will not let Hope be deferred or the enemy steal what God has for me - Good plans for my future. Really you said so many things that I know but it a way that I could receive them this morning. God bless you and your son! Jean Thomforde Dueck - I remember you John, coming to my parents church :)
This word is right on time 🙌🏽
The title of the message and this dialogue really blessed me today. I needed this encouragement right now. While you were speaking I also realized from the story of David and Joseph that God often gives us a glimpse or a taste of our dreams and we think that we have arrived, it all makes sense now. But then comes the wilderness season to test what's really in our hearts, to shift our focus onto the Lord, and to prepare us with a Christ-like character so that we can remain on the mountaintop when we actually arrive. Delay by Design 🔥🔥
Side note: I couldn't help but notice how affectionately John was looking at Arden while Arden was sharing. The pride and love in his eyes for Arden really melted my heart.
Thank you for the teachings.
- Love from India
Awesome and relevant conversation! Quite an encouragement to me in my season now.