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'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 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 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.
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.
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
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.
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 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!!!! ❤
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.
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.
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’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)
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❤️
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.
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!🥺🔥
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 have had this kind of delay and the Lord has shown me again and again, that my story is like Joesph’s, David’s, Esther, Deborah, Dinah...I’m a woman still waiting, been thrown in dungeons and pits, sold out by literal brothers and family, forgotten by church and yet still served God...still waiting for my husband and my own family...homeless, slandered...forgotten by brothers and sisters in Christ...but I know somehow God will prove Faithful...just I’m not sure what to do now when this has happened by brothers and sisters in Christ...who don’t actually care about me? I don’t know what to do about that.
Hey Sis! Hang in there. You've been through so much already. Don't give up now and don't be bitter. You're so so close to your miracle. Please do what Job did and intercede for those brothers and sisters in Christ. After Jobs friends came and slandered him for all he had been through, God told them to go and ask Job to pray for them and when he did, they were forgiven and then God proceeded to bless Job. Can you see the similarity? You're going to have a breakthrough soon. Congratulations! 🎉👏🍾🥂🥳🥳
I've always felt like I was thrown into a dungeon like Joseph too. I was betrayed by my own father and then husband. It's all been too much, but Jesus shines brightest when people let you down -- and that is a guarantee that they will. Keep your eyes on the only one who is perfect!
God doesn't delay anything. Everything he does is how he originally designed it. People need discernment and should be checking God's word before listening to shows like this.
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.
Thank you for this conversation. It was packed with such treasured nuggets from God's Word, I receive this Word - God is faithful, I will trust Him and stay my heart on Him continually until the fulfillment of every promise from Abba 🙏🏻
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!
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.
Hello Bevere Family ! I must say that every time I listen to your videos , I learn something new or I am taught something on a deeper level. Thank you and God bless you all for your commitment to being messengers for this time . To God be the glory for your ministry ! 🙌🏾
Thank you gentlemen! A timely message. I didn’t listen right away, but the Lord put it in my heart to do so and thus, here I Am. And here I AM is too! Blessings to the Beveres and all you do for so many! 🙏❤️👑🙌
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 🙏🏻
Sometimes it’s just to have a great character. It’s weird, God can’t make you a good person and give you your desires if that makes sense. Nobody will ever be perfect. So if you want one thing you will always sacrifice the other thing
Hi, this is nicole from BOLIVIA. This is the first time i listen to you guys and i was blessed and confronted (which is good) i listened first to the podcast about how do we limit GOD by our lack of faith. I felt so related to both of your podcasts. My marriage is broken. And God has told me to pray for my husband and it’s been so hard… i admit that i have had a hard time obeying God lately. I prayed when we just got separated but then, it became very hard to pray. Specially after i started to feel better after the separation. 2 years passed and I started to have a hard time believing that God was going to do something and so praying about it got harder and harder… i feel like i first have to believe again but i don’t know how to believe again or something to like have the burden urning in my heart so that i can actually pray. And so many people also have said, you deserve better … it made it harder. And there are days that I say to God, i want pray and obey but it just doesn’t cOme out and yes, i also keep having control on everything 🙈🙈🙈🙈
Hey Sis! God bless you. You're doing well. You can have your husband back. Don't listen to the people saying you deserve better. You do but the better is the repented and sanctified version of your husband and of yourself. I want you to know that the journey to restoration is different for everyone but God is the same and reliable. I totally understand your struggle. Feeling better after the separation is a good sign that you are healing. Maybe you were used to feeling so criticized and minimized in your marriage that even though you wanted the marriage it was not healthy for you. I would advise you focus on feeling better. Sit down and Discover the reasons why the relationship was difficult and write them down. Which ones were your issues and which ones were his? Next submit those problems to the holy spirit and ask him to guide you to repentance and sanctification. It's not easy to believe God when we don't read his word or listen to other's testimonies. Please read the word of God daily. Take a book of the bible, read, pray and praise God. Gradually you'll begin to build faith. "Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God". You can just download the kjv bible app and listen to the word. As you start to believe God it'll be easier to release control to him. It's a gradual process so don't feel bad. Think of it like a mountain, the higher you go the colder it becomes; so also the more you read the word and believe God the more you can trust him and release control to him. The bible says that unto those that believed in Jesus, God has given them the power to become sons of God. What this means is that you'll have power/capacity/ability to wait for God to fulfill his promise and purpose instead of you doing it. The devil may tempt you to do the restoration yourself like he tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread (if you are the son of God) but you have power to overcome him when you believe In Jesus. Finally, have you heard of "hope at last"? It is a website for women who are believing God for marriage restoration and they have hundreds of testimonies there and on RUclips as well. I'm sure you'll be blessed by their ministry. You'll make it Sis! Don't give up! God loves you, He understands what you're going through, He has a solution for you, and He will bring it to pass at the appointed time. Till then just keep washing yourself in the water of the word. God bless you!❤😘
First and foremost pray to Jesus to give you faith and reveal what’s in your heart and your husband’s making you despair and darkening it with evil. Pray to Jesus to heal your heart, soul, and spirit through him and the Eucharist. It make feel like a dry chore and drag, but that it is the laziness of the flesh and pride of the heart Satan put into you telling you “you don’t need God so don’t pray.” Satan is trying to break you, your husband, and your marriage down into nothing. Remember, Satan was so envious of the first marriage with God, Adam, and Eve that he sought to destroy it. Those who tell you “you can do better” ignore those evil spirits since they just want to see you divorce. Those who say “you need to do X YZ without including God” seek their own glory and fame out of selfishness. Those who tell you “pray to God and remind yourself of the vows you and your husband made to be committed and faithful to each other thinking upon the Providence of God and his faithfulness to his promises including your marriage” are worth listening to. Pray to God to show you and your husband how to become better bearers of His image both individually and through your marriage. Ask God to strengthen your marriage and show you how to become a better helpmate to your husband and intercede for your husband that he repents and loves you and God as he ought to. Pray for your husband out of your love for him and God that Gcd may soften both your hearts and lead you both back together. This is how you still show your love for your marriage, husband, and God as it comes from a place of selflessness. I know not the exact struggles you went through, but my guess is that it was a case of infidelity and conflict over the state of the relationship. Forgive yourself and your husband as Jesus calls us to do and pray that your husband comes to forgive himself and seek it from you too.
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
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.
John and other Christians think that the devil can "put thoughts into people's heads." However, I wonder if this is really true or not? Firstly, at least not to my knowledge, there is no scripture that says that. It's bad if you think the devil can put thoughts in your head, when he really can't and it's equally bad if you don't think that the devil can't put thoughts in your head, but he can. Regardless, I want to know the truth.
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 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.
I have had a dream 24 years ago which I am still waiting to see the final part much of the dream was about me which has been fulfilled but the end is still yet to come ......... it is so close I sense it in my Spirit it feels excruciating but I am hopeful ☺️
Psalms 105:17-21 NLT [17] Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them- Joseph, who was sold as a slave. [18] They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. [19] Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. [20] Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door. [21] Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household; he became ruler over all the king’s possessions.
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.
Hi John and Lisa. I have no idea if you read these or not, but I hope you do, and I pray you reply to me. I’ve watched a few videos of yours about how being obedient in the wilderness and trusting the Lord is extremely important during wilderness seasons. I’m learning (probably not very well, and certainly not quickly enough for my own liking - sounds patient huh? 🤣). But I’ve also heard you speak about the importance of doing the work that we are supposed to do - how we can’t just sit back and wait for the Lord to do everything for us, we have a responsibility as well. Where is that line? I’ve prayed and prayed and I’ve gotten some general guidance from Him, but in my current wilderness season of 3 years already I’m just not clear when I’m supposed to wait and when I’m supposed to work. I’m afraid to work because I’m afraid I’ll mess up the blessing I know He is working on. But I’m afraid to wait when it seems like something is supposed to be getting done. Im a doer.. patience is not my strong suit.. and before I was saved I made everything happen “on my own strength” in my own pride. But I know now that everything I have and am is because of Him, and so I want to yield and wait and be still in order to show Him I trust Him. Do you have any advise for a weary wilderness traveler like myself? Thank you so much, and may God bless you and keep you.
My inclination is to ask/say: inside you, what do you think the answer is? What do you think God is telling you right now? These things can be challenging to discern. I'll give a personal example, for nearly 2 years I prayed about something. The clear answer was that I was not supposed to "do" at that time, so I kept waiting. Finally, a couple years passed, as I continued to pray, and a clear answer came that it was time for me to start acting (start "doing"). Granted, even now, I have to be cautious/prayerful about HOW I continue to move forward regarding that particular subject in my life, but I am currently being "active" nonetheless, though I have to patiently move forward in the task. SO . . . at this point in my journey (to summarize what I'm trying to say), it's as if I'm NOW being active but ALSO still waiting for the perfect time to carrying out all that is in my hope-filled heart. Hope this example is encouraging. I'm fully convinced that God will keep guiding you (i.e., to wait, to act, or to act and wait) . . . and you won't mess up! Or, even if you do "mess up," God will still fulfill His perfect plan and purpose for your life :) Amen!
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.
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
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I just so tired of waiting. It has been 40 heartbreaking years and no end in sight. At this point, what’s the point? I barely have many healthy years left to enjoy what most experience when they are young and get for decades. It is so discouraging. I beg God for mercy and relief every day.
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.
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
Honestly I was feeling really down and hopeless moments ago but God told me to check RUclips and that he was going to lead me somehow I stumbled on this page and the title was exactly how I was feeling now I can say my heart is healed again and I feel so much better after listening to this conversation thank you so much for letting God use you guys to uplift people like myself I really appreciate ❤❤❤and I pray God continues to use your channel for his glory Amen😊
I don't think the ones who have committed suicide had even been taught about Jesus. At least most of them. If they had, then they didn't have family praying for them. Think about it. Satan had to have an opportunity to really get a grip on those that did commit suicide. We as Christians really need to reach our arms out to the younger generations and let them FEEL GOD'S LOVE FOR THEM.
Because I am speaking from experience. My mom built nothing but fear around the lord, so I believed I couldn’t be forgiven by Jesus or anyone for the things I had done.
@@mirandalermy1816 I understand. That could be another reason some of them went through with the awful act. All of the reasons could fall true for those that went through with it. I’m sure there are even more reasons we didn’t think of or mention. I’m saying I believe we are both right. Many victims with many different reasons! You have a blessed day!😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@mirandalermy1816 you can be forgiven by God because God loves you and he is the best Father ! Stay strong Satan is the accuser of the faithful, remember The Father loves you !
BRANDON. This is so beautiful. It is so pure and represents childlike faith and the simple desire we all share through our worship and praise: to put a smile on God’s face. This has blessed me more than you could ever know.
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.
I'm currently in a season of waiting and I've already watched a ton of videos on this topic. This is probably the most encouraging/informative one that I've come across so far. Thank you. *subscribed*
Thank you John and Arden. Thus was super timely and encouraging for me. Have been waiting for 13 years for dreams God has placed on my heart to fullfill. Was just about to get dissapointed and downcast when I saw this. So grateful. Thank you!
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.
I really need this. David’s hope was deferred 12 years? Mine has been deferred for 40 years. My heart feels very sick. I’m praying for relief every day.
I would really appreciate some prayer. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for 12 1/2 years. I had truly made peace with it until last year. I got pregnant completely out of the blue. We were so shocked and so excited. Unfortunately, I had an early miscarriage, and I haven't gotten pregnant since. This last year has been so so hard. I'm just so sad. I miss my baby so much, and I cry almost every day. I don't understand why it happened. I waited and prayed for so long and so hard. And I got a miracle, but my miracle died. It just feels so cruel. Like I'm being punished for something. I'm just so tired and so sad. But I promised God I would keep trying. I will always do my part every month. I will keep trying and hoping and praying. But it's so painful. And stressful. And hard. I feel just like Hannah when she prayed in the temple. I've just had so much loss and sadness in my life the last few years.
@@hoxiefam6731 We have male factor infertility. I had a PA who didn't know what she was doing, and she prescribed natural progesterone cream for me maybe ten years ago, and it completely messed me up. I stopped ovulating. I bled for 3 weeks straight. It was bad. I stopped going to her and then had everything checked with someone else and they said my hormones were completely fine and that my husband should be checked. And then we found out that he has fertility issues. We have tried tons of supplements and he even tried some prescription stuff, but nothing has improved his numbers. The fact that I got pregnant at all was a miracle because his numbers are still bad. We checked again after I got pregnant because we were thinking it meant things may have changed. We were hoping the Lord had healed whatever was wrong. But so far He hasn't. If you have any advice for male fertility I would love to hear it. We are open to trying pretty much anything. 💕
I'm so sorry for your losses dear sister. 🙏❤ Can't imagine the pain and heartache you feel, especially after feeling like your dream was finally coming true. If it is of any comfort, many of my friends had to wait several years before having their miracle babies. A dear friend also had multiple miscarriages over the course of eight years. She now has a daughter who is almost 3 and is expecting a son in January. God is no respecter of persons. He has good gifts stored up for you too. I'm praying that He continues to be merciful and gracious to you. May all the tears you've cried serve as water for the harvest you are about to reap. I pray God grants you the desires of your heart as well as peace and patience as You wait in Him. Despite the disappointment and even in death, He is still good and wants to do good to You. 🙏❤
@@enojelmeli Thank you so much for your kind words and for your prayers. It means so much to me. May the Lord bless you for showing me such kindness and love today 💕
I’m sorry to hear! May I ask did God call you and your husband together? If so then that’s great Also, have the both of you attempted a 7 day full fast?
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 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.
Timestamps for later 2:11(Proverbs1312), 3:30(If you have a desire in your heart, test it with prayer and see if the desire gets weaker or stronger over the course of a few or more days) , 4:10(dont expect to know everything thats going to happen, ask God for guidance through confusion and just walk behind Him step by step), 8:00(avoid a bitter heart in your season of waiting), 11:21(remember the word God spoke over your life as hope in your season of waiting; faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction{evidence} of things not seen{AMP translation is better at explaining it I'm using esv}-Hebrews 11:1)
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.
This was so good, VERY much indeed for my situation right now. Last week, I was praying to God & one of the things I asked him was to grant me patience. It’s so hard to be patient and trust him, I know the promises and plans he wants for me. But, I also know there will be surprises. I just wait and wait, I get discouraged. I am seeing others have it, but I am being faithful & trusting in him.
Jesus said; "If u love Me keep My Commandments", so read this; We have to obey God's Ten Commandments, and keep the Sabbath Day Holy, not Sunday (day) but Sabbath Day on Saturday it's on the Seventh Day of the week amen amen and amen ❤. The Sabbath Day for the people of God, so if you not belong to God then you don't need to keep the Sabbath Day Holy... . . . . . . . . . .....................................Jesus
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
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. ❤
Genesis 29:18 "Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her." I think Jacob ended up serving for 3 seven year periods. Love is patient. All dreams from God are His dreams for you and you are only a steward. All things from God hands are good. And love is patient and beareth all things. The Spirit is love & there is no time in God's Spirit. We must be serving God first and foremost. Many of God's best never attained the promise. …Hebrews 11:38, 39 - "The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground. These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised." Sometimes what was promised to you is not about you, because it is bigger than you & involves others. If the Bevere ministry never happened, what about all the lives that you touched, transformed and brought to Christ?!
Love this podcast - always right on time! When you expanded on the years of time for David and Joseph, some really good stuff there. Patience will have its perfect work! Don’t give up.
*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 🙏🏽
@@lesliejane4748vv
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'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 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 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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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!!!! ❤
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?
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.
Love that your sons are equipped to just step in when Lisa isn't well. God is so good!
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’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)
16:28 18:02 Amen it will be done in the Lords timing.
18:50 Don’t give up and don’t forget.
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❤️
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 💕
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.
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!🥺🔥
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 have had this kind of delay and the Lord has shown me again and again, that my story is like Joesph’s, David’s, Esther, Deborah, Dinah...I’m a woman still waiting, been thrown in dungeons and pits, sold out by literal brothers and family, forgotten by church and yet still served God...still waiting for my husband and my own family...homeless, slandered...forgotten by brothers and sisters in Christ...but I know somehow God will prove Faithful...just I’m not sure what to do now when this has happened by brothers and sisters in Christ...who don’t actually care about me? I don’t know what to do about that.
Hey Sis! Hang in there. You've been through so much already. Don't give up now and don't be bitter.
You're so so close to your miracle. Please do what Job did and intercede for those brothers and sisters in Christ.
After Jobs friends came and slandered him for all he had been through, God told them to go and ask Job to pray for them and when he did, they were forgiven and then God proceeded to bless Job.
Can you see the similarity?
You're going to have a breakthrough soon. Congratulations! 🎉👏🍾🥂🥳🥳
That was me. I got married last year to the man who God spoke that will be for me. I promise it gets BETTER!!!
I've always felt like I was thrown into a dungeon like Joseph too. I was betrayed by my own father and then husband. It's all been too much, but Jesus shines brightest when people let you down -- and that is a guarantee that they will. Keep your eyes on the only one who is perfect!
God doesn't delay anything. Everything he does is how he originally designed it. People need discernment and should be checking God's word before listening to shows like this.
I agree!!
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
Thank you for this conversation. It was packed with such treasured nuggets from God's Word, I receive this Word - God is faithful, I will trust Him and stay my heart on Him continually until the fulfillment of every promise from Abba 🙏🏻
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!
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.
Hello Bevere Family ! I must say that every time I listen to your videos , I learn something new or I am taught something on a deeper level. Thank you and God bless you all for your commitment to being messengers for this time . To God be the glory for your ministry ! 🙌🏾
Thank you gentlemen! A timely message. I didn’t listen right away, but the Lord put it in my heart to do so and thus, here I Am. And here I AM is too! Blessings to the Beveres and all you do for so many! 🙏❤️👑🙌
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 🙏🏻
Sometimes your desires or dreams don't come at all ☹ 33 years later, still waiting...not exactly young anymore
Sometimes it’s just to have a great character. It’s weird, God can’t make you a good person and give you your desires if that makes sense. Nobody will ever be perfect. So if you want one thing you will always sacrifice the other thing
Hi, this is nicole from BOLIVIA. This is the first time i listen to you guys and i was blessed and confronted (which is good) i listened first to the podcast about how do we limit GOD by our lack of faith. I felt so related to both of your podcasts. My marriage is broken. And God has told me to pray for my husband and it’s been so hard… i admit that i have had a hard time obeying God lately. I prayed when we just got separated but then, it became very hard to pray. Specially after i started to feel better after the separation. 2 years passed and I started to have a hard time believing that God was going to do something and so praying about it got harder and harder… i feel like i first have to believe again but i don’t know how to believe again or something to like have the burden urning in my heart so that i can actually pray. And so many people also have said, you deserve better … it made it harder. And there are days that I say to God, i want pray and obey but it just doesn’t cOme out and yes, i also keep having control on everything 🙈🙈🙈🙈
Hey Sis! God bless you. You're doing well. You can have your husband back. Don't listen to the people saying you deserve better. You do but the better is the repented and sanctified version of your husband and of yourself.
I want you to know that the journey to restoration is different for everyone but God is the same and reliable.
I totally understand your struggle.
Feeling better after the separation is a good sign that you are healing. Maybe you were used to feeling so criticized and minimized in your marriage that even though you wanted the marriage it was not healthy for you.
I would advise you focus on feeling better. Sit down and Discover the reasons why the relationship was difficult and write them down. Which ones were your issues and which ones were his? Next submit those problems to the holy spirit and ask him to guide you to repentance and sanctification.
It's not easy to believe God when we don't read his word or listen to other's testimonies.
Please read the word of God daily. Take a book of the bible, read, pray and praise God.
Gradually you'll begin to build faith.
"Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God".
You can just download the kjv bible app and listen to the word.
As you start to believe God it'll be easier to release control to him. It's a gradual process so don't feel bad. Think of it like a mountain, the higher you go the colder it becomes; so also the more you read the word and believe God the more you can trust him and release control to him.
The bible says that unto those that believed in Jesus, God has given them the power to become sons of God. What this means is that you'll have power/capacity/ability to wait for God to fulfill his promise and purpose instead of you doing it. The devil may tempt you to do the restoration yourself like he tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread (if you are the son of God) but you have power to overcome him when you believe In Jesus.
Finally, have you heard of "hope at last"? It is a website for women who are believing God for marriage restoration and they have hundreds of testimonies there and on RUclips as well. I'm sure you'll be blessed by their ministry.
You'll make it Sis! Don't give up! God loves you, He understands what you're going through, He has a solution for you, and He will bring it to pass at the appointed time. Till then just keep washing yourself in the water of the word.
God bless you!❤😘
First and foremost pray to Jesus to give you faith and reveal what’s in your heart and your husband’s making you despair and darkening it with evil. Pray to Jesus to heal your heart, soul, and spirit through him and the Eucharist. It make feel like a dry chore and drag, but that it is the laziness of the flesh and pride of the heart Satan put into you telling you “you don’t need God so don’t pray.”
Satan is trying to break you, your husband, and your marriage down into nothing. Remember, Satan was so envious of the first marriage with God, Adam, and Eve that he sought to destroy it. Those who tell you “you can do better” ignore those evil spirits since they just want to see you divorce. Those who say “you need to do X YZ without including God” seek their own glory and fame out of selfishness. Those who tell you “pray to God and remind yourself of the vows you and your husband made to be committed and faithful to each other thinking upon the Providence of God and his faithfulness to his promises including your marriage” are worth listening to.
Pray to God to show you and your husband how to become better bearers of His image both individually and through your marriage. Ask God to strengthen your marriage and show you how to become a better helpmate to your husband and intercede for your husband that he repents and loves you and God as he ought to. Pray for your husband out of your love for him and God that Gcd may soften both your hearts and lead you both back together. This is how you still show your love for your marriage, husband, and God as it comes from a place of selflessness.
I know not the exact struggles you went through, but my guess is that it was a case of infidelity and conflict over the state of the relationship. Forgive yourself and your husband as Jesus calls us to do and pray that your husband comes to forgive himself and seek it from you too.
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
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.
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
John and other Christians think that the devil can "put thoughts into people's heads." However, I wonder if this is really true or not? Firstly, at least not to my knowledge, there is no scripture that says that. It's bad if you think the devil can put thoughts in your head, when he really can't and it's equally bad if you don't think that the devil can't put thoughts in your head, but he can. Regardless, I want to know the truth.
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 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.
I have had a dream 24 years ago which I am still waiting to see the final part much of the dream was about me which has been fulfilled but the end is still yet to come ......... it is so close I sense it in my Spirit it feels excruciating but I am hopeful ☺️
Psalms 105:17-21 NLT
[17] Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them- Joseph, who was sold as a slave. [18] They bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar. [19] Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. [20] Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free; the ruler of the nation opened his prison door. [21] Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household; he became ruler over all the king’s possessions.
*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*
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 ❤
You seem to have such a great family, John. I think you must be a great father.
Hi John and Lisa. I have no idea if you read these or not, but I hope you do, and I pray you reply to me. I’ve watched a few videos of yours about how being obedient in the wilderness and trusting the Lord is extremely important during wilderness seasons. I’m learning (probably not very well, and certainly not quickly enough for my own liking - sounds patient huh? 🤣). But I’ve also heard you speak about the importance of doing the work that we are supposed to do - how we can’t just sit back and wait for the Lord to do everything for us, we have a responsibility as well. Where is that line? I’ve prayed and prayed and I’ve gotten some general guidance from Him, but in my current wilderness season of 3 years already I’m just not clear when I’m supposed to wait and when I’m supposed to work. I’m afraid to work because I’m afraid I’ll mess up the blessing I know He is working on. But I’m afraid to wait when it seems like something is supposed to be getting done. Im a doer.. patience is not my strong suit.. and before I was saved I made everything happen “on my own strength” in my own pride. But I know now that everything I have and am is because of Him, and so I want to yield and wait and be still in order to show Him I trust Him. Do you have any advise for a weary wilderness traveler like myself? Thank you so much, and may God bless you and keep you.
My inclination is to ask/say: inside you, what do you think the answer is? What do you think God is telling you right now? These things can be challenging to discern. I'll give a personal example, for nearly 2 years I prayed about something. The clear answer was that I was not supposed to "do" at that time, so I kept waiting. Finally, a couple years passed, as I continued to pray, and a clear answer came that it was time for me to start acting (start "doing"). Granted, even now, I have to be cautious/prayerful about HOW I continue to move forward regarding that particular subject in my life, but I am currently being "active" nonetheless, though I have to patiently move forward in the task. SO . . . at this point in my journey (to summarize what I'm trying to say), it's as if I'm NOW being active but ALSO still waiting for the perfect time to carrying out all that is in my hope-filled heart. Hope this example is encouraging. I'm fully convinced that God will keep guiding you (i.e., to wait, to act, or to act and wait) . . . and you won't mess up! Or, even if you do "mess up," God will still fulfill His perfect plan and purpose for your life :) Amen!
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.
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
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I just so tired of waiting. It has been 40 heartbreaking years and no end in sight. At this point, what’s the point? I barely have many healthy years left to enjoy what most experience when they are young and get for decades. It is so discouraging. I beg God for mercy and relief every day.
Fall in love with God again. Seek him and he will draw close to you.
I REALLY really needed this reminder....thank you!!! ❤
First time watching, came across this. Very good and concise. God bless
Great teaching guys!! Wowzers..such a timely word.
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.
A delayed dream produces endurance in us.... James 1:2-3
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
Honestly I was feeling really down and hopeless moments ago but God told me to check RUclips and that he was going to lead me somehow I stumbled on this page and the title was exactly how I was feeling now I can say my heart is healed again and I feel so much better after listening to this conversation thank you so much for letting God use you guys to uplift people like myself I really appreciate ❤❤❤and I pray God continues to use your channel for his glory Amen😊
For me it’s discerning whether I’m being led to wait or whether being led to not take that venture at all
I don't think the ones who have committed suicide had even been taught about Jesus. At least most of them. If they had, then they didn't have family praying for them. Think about it. Satan had to have an opportunity to really get a grip on those that did commit suicide. We as Christians really need to reach our arms out to the younger generations and let them FEEL GOD'S LOVE FOR THEM.
I disagree. I believe that they knew about Jesus, but they were told a different story of who he was and the wrong type of fear was instilled in them
@@mirandalermy1816 I’m curious to know why you feel that way? I will tell you a personal testimony if you tell me that answer.
Because I am speaking from experience. My mom built nothing but fear around the lord, so I believed I couldn’t be forgiven by Jesus or anyone for the things I had done.
@@mirandalermy1816 I understand. That could be another reason some of them went through with the awful act. All of the reasons could fall true for those that went through with it. I’m sure there are even more reasons we didn’t think of or mention. I’m saying I believe we are both right. Many victims with many different reasons! You have a blessed day!😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@mirandalermy1816 you can be forgiven by God because God loves you and he is the best Father ! Stay strong Satan is the accuser of the faithful, remember The Father loves you !
BRANDON. This is so beautiful. It is so pure and represents childlike faith and the simple desire we all share through our worship and praise: to put a smile on God’s face. This has blessed me more than you could ever know.
Watching all the way from South Africa❤️God bless you all❤️🔥
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.
Yes, remember what God told you.
God keeps reminding me in dreams of what he promised me.. exactly when I feel doubtful again.
I'm currently in a season of waiting and I've already watched a ton of videos on this topic. This is probably the most encouraging/informative one that I've come across so far. Thank you. *subscribed*
Oh my, light bulb moment... Ouch! Fret=pride. Thank you Pappa John
Remembering God's faithfulness releases confidence into the present.
I saw a vision in 2013, I am waiting on the Lord for that. Beautiful message. God bless you.
Thank you for this. Love.. we want a map but God gives us a compass 😮so true.. and the three things we should not do was very helpful! Praise God!
Thank you John and Arden. Thus was super timely and encouraging for me. Have been waiting for 13 years for dreams God has placed on my heart to fullfill. Was just about to get dissapointed and downcast when I saw this. So grateful. Thank you!
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.
I keep watching this video every night because I want God’s will to be done in my life
I really need this. David’s hope was deferred 12 years? Mine has been deferred for 40 years. My heart feels very sick. I’m praying for relief every day.
I would really appreciate some prayer. My husband and I have been trying to have a baby for 12 1/2 years. I had truly made peace with it until last year. I got pregnant completely out of the blue. We were so shocked and so excited. Unfortunately, I had an early miscarriage, and I haven't gotten pregnant since.
This last year has been so so hard. I'm just so sad. I miss my baby so much, and I cry almost every day. I don't understand why it happened. I waited and prayed for so long and so hard. And I got a miracle, but my miracle died. It just feels so cruel. Like I'm being punished for something.
I'm just so tired and so sad. But I promised God I would keep trying. I will always do my part every month. I will keep trying and hoping and praying. But it's so painful. And stressful. And hard. I feel just like Hannah when she prayed in the temple. I've just had so much loss and sadness in my life the last few years.
Try natural progesterone cream, no synthetic chemicals.
@@hoxiefam6731 We have male factor infertility. I had a PA who didn't know what she was doing, and she prescribed natural progesterone cream for me maybe ten years ago, and it completely messed me up. I stopped ovulating. I bled for 3 weeks straight. It was bad. I stopped going to her and then had everything checked with someone else and they said my hormones were completely fine and that my husband should be checked.
And then we found out that he has fertility issues. We have tried tons of supplements and he even tried some prescription stuff, but nothing has improved his numbers.
The fact that I got pregnant at all was a miracle because his numbers are still bad. We checked again after I got pregnant because we were thinking it meant things may have changed. We were hoping the Lord had healed whatever was wrong. But so far He hasn't.
If you have any advice for male fertility I would love to hear it. We are open to trying pretty much anything. 💕
I'm so sorry for your losses dear sister. 🙏❤ Can't imagine the pain and heartache you feel, especially after feeling like your dream was finally coming true. If it is of any comfort, many of my friends had to wait several years before having their miracle babies. A dear friend also had multiple miscarriages over the course of eight years. She now has a daughter who is almost 3 and is expecting a son in January. God is no respecter of persons. He has good gifts stored up for you too.
I'm praying that He continues to be merciful and gracious to you. May all the tears you've cried serve as water for the harvest you are about to reap. I pray God grants you the desires of your heart as well as peace and patience as You wait in Him. Despite the disappointment and even in death, He is still good and wants to do good to You. 🙏❤
@@enojelmeli Thank you so much for your kind words and for your prayers. It means so much to me. May the Lord bless you for showing me such kindness and love today 💕
I’m sorry to hear! May I ask did God call you and your husband together? If so then that’s great
Also, have the both of you attempted a 7 day full fast?
A timely word, this teaching edified my spirit. God bless!
Romans 10:17
“ So then faith comes by hearing the word of God”.
My exgirlfriend introduced me to John Bevere. I immediately got hooked. I have not been the same again and i love it.
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 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.
It's not delay it's sonship processing.
Timestamps for later 2:11(Proverbs1312), 3:30(If you have a desire in your heart, test it with prayer and see if the desire gets weaker or stronger over the course of a few or more days) , 4:10(dont expect to know everything thats going to happen, ask God for guidance through confusion and just walk behind Him step by step), 8:00(avoid a bitter heart in your season of waiting), 11:21(remember the word God spoke over your life as hope in your season of waiting; faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction{evidence} of things not seen{AMP translation is better at explaining it I'm using esv}-Hebrews 11:1)
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.
This was so good, VERY much indeed for my situation right now. Last week, I was praying to God & one of the things I asked him was to grant me patience. It’s so hard to be patient and trust him, I know the promises and plans he wants for me. But, I also know there will be surprises. I just wait and wait, I get discouraged. I am seeing others have it, but I am being faithful & trusting in him.
Jesus said;
"If u love Me keep My Commandments", so read this; We have to obey God's Ten Commandments, and keep the Sabbath Day Holy, not Sunday (day) but Sabbath Day on Saturday it's on the Seventh Day of the week amen amen and amen ❤.
The Sabbath Day for the people of God, so if you not belong to God then you don't need to keep the Sabbath Day Holy...
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Dear God, I have been patient. Please, please let it be my time.
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
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. ❤
This video was so incredibly encouraging...God bless this beautiful family ❤️
Genesis 29:18 "Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her."
I think Jacob ended up serving for 3 seven year periods. Love is patient. All dreams from God are His dreams for you and you are only a steward. All things from God hands are good. And love is patient and beareth all things. The Spirit is love & there is no time in God's Spirit. We must be serving God first and foremost. Many of God's best never attained the promise. …Hebrews 11:38, 39 - "The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground. These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised."
Sometimes what was promised to you is not about you, because it is bigger than you & involves others. If the Bevere ministry never happened, what about all the lives that you touched, transformed and brought to Christ?!
It's patience He provides. A good thing from the wise work of God, and the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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 😎
Probably one of my favorite podcasts so far. This word was so needed and I am thankful I get to glean and obtain the wisdom shared here.
sharing this to my sisters. I right now is waiting for Gods answer. thank you for reminding me that I need to cast all my worries unto him.
This is such a powerful message. Thank you!!!!
Thank you, I'll wait better without complaining.
The timing of this in my life is spot on. Glad God spoke through y’all and helped put this out there. Thank you
This was so good...thank you Bevere family...for your love, dedication, and faithfulness to God and His other children...🤍
I always understood delay as a bad thing. I mean, I believe in God's timing but - delay...? Thank you for this episode!
There is no delay. Andi just know it will manifest before become elderly
Love this podcast - always right on time!
When you expanded on the years of time for David and Joseph, some really good stuff there. Patience will have its perfect work! Don’t give up.
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. 👏🏻👏🏻