Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength - # 195
Michael’s book is
available through:
Abiding Life Ministries
International
Littleton, Colorado
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Michael
speaks to one of the most interesting passages in all of Scripture. Many Christians face what God talks about in
Hebrews 11:36-40, and “why?” they wonder.
Let’s see what Michael says…
Day
10
And Those Others
---and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes,
also chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they
were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in
sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill-treated ({men} of
whom the world was not worthy), wandering in deserts and mountains and caves
and holes in the ground. And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was
promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from
us they should not be made perfect. --Hebrews 11:36-40
Are you one of the “others” who has trusted God
for a restored relationship, the health of a child, a godly home, the salvation
of a relative, or just the simple stirring of God within that brings assurance?
If you have trusted and not
given into despair, then you are one of the “others” who give something to God
that no angel in heaven can give Him, and that is faith. The “others” may walk in darkness,
seeing nothing their whole lives, and yet stand fast, believing in a God they
cannot see. Can you imagine how pleased He is? You are pulled on all
sides to give up, and yet you have chosen to believe without seeing! You have stood fast in the midst of the
reversals! The world is
not worthy of you, and to it you simply do not belong! Your place is above,
seated with the Father and judging angels! If you have believed and not received, count yourself
blessed.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
God gives us an amazing thought: “all these, having gained approval
through their faith.” Michael points out
that it is not just that these have faith, but they have faith in the midst of
all they go through…and “did not receive what was promised.” This can only be a part of their life by the
grace of God.
So, just think about it…to be “one of the others” is to have believed
and not received. To this God says you
have gained approval from God. Amen.
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