Reflection On Bible Reading - 708 Words

The following are a couple of verses that stood out during my daily Bible reading today. As I approached Job 15:31-33, I began to be distracted by totally unrelated thoughts and visions. I quickly became frustrated with myself and the fact that I could not focus on GODs word. However, I was reminded that my relationship with GOD is not contingent on my focus or lack thereof but is based solely on His love for me. I realized that it was in Satans plan to distract me so that I would miss what GOD needed me to read and fully comprehend: Job 15:31-33 Let him not put trust in worthless things, being led astray, for what he gets in exchange will prove worthless. It will be accomplished before his time, and his branch will not flourish. He†¦show more content†¦After reading those verses, I immediately asked GOD how does one learn about His promises to them without becoming prideful or impatient? And He immediately answered my question in the next chapter that I was set to read: Luke 2. This takes place right after Jesus is born. The shepherds have come to deliver the message they received from the Angel about the Messiah. Luke 2:18-19 And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them. We all should aim to be like Mary. Everyone spends time imagining what the future looks like. However, instead of getting discouraged because the visions seem unlikely to manifest, we must meditate on the promises of GOD and the blessings that he sends through unexpected people and circumstances. Choose to treasure them in your heart and know that everything will come to pass in Gods timing. It could take two, five, ten, or twenty years but GOD is most certainly a GOD of His word. It took Jesus 30 years to finally begin his ministry that lasted all of three years. Josephs dreams did not come to fruition for 20 years. In other words, purpose takes time to fulfill. 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