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(Proverbs 1:1–9) Did you hear what God said? He said, “Listen.” And you will listen, if you are actually interested in knowing the Truth rather than defending the ridiculous lies you already believe. The Truth is, God has five very definite reasons why He allows the “winds” to test you. He lists them one by one in the passage above. The Lord wants you to act like His Child rather than some ruffian who grew up without anyone who cared enough to discipline them. So pay attention. He called me to tell you what you need to know.
The Lord uses all kinds of adverse circumstances to teach you things you need to know. When you do something that displeases Him, and you don’t immediately deal with it by apologizing, He will sometimes use adverse circumstances to discipline you. So if the same situation comes up repeatedly and you fail to deal with it properly time after time, consider it a lesson you desperately need to learn. The best policy is, when you notice things going the wrong way, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. What should you be learning from the situation?
“It Is Possible to Make a Decision by Not Making a Decision,” The Voice of Elijah®, July 2021, p. 9
Newsletter Details
| Contribution of | $6.00 |
|---|---|
| Pages | 20 |
| Author | Larry Dee Harper |
| Language | English |
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