JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM: A PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH (3)
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DATE: TUESDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2023
Therefore, beloved, another great lesson we should learn from this subject is “the message of patience and perseverance.” You see, the journey to Bethlehem was so difficult, especially for a pregnant Mary. It required patience and perseverance. The word patience is linked to trusting in God’s timing. The journey to Bethlehem was not merely a physical one for Mary and Joseph; it was a test of their patience in waiting for God’s plan to unfold.
SCRIPTURE: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: Life’s journey often takes unexpected turns, presenting us with challenges that demand patience and perseverance. We may encounter delays and deviations, but embracing patience means trusting that God’s timing is perfect. So, as we reflect on this matter, let us be reminded that even in the waiting, God is at work, and His plans for us are filled with hope and purpose. Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: Patience is a Virtue. It is not merely the ability to wait; it is the grace to maintain a positive attitude while waiting.
RESPONSIBILITY: So, as we navigate the journey of life, let us cultivate the virtues of patience and perseverance, by trusting in God’s timing, and finding strength in waiting.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, as we journey through life in this advent season, teach us how to cultivate patience and perseverance and trust in You, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
PROPHETIC WORD: As we grow patience and trust in God, may we find strength in waiting, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
BIBLE TEXTS: Eccl 3:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:4
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