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On and off for a few weeks, Luke 17:32 has been coming to my heart, being quickened to me by the Holy Spirit:
"Remember Lot's wife."
Several times when it came, I'd think on it for a bit - but truly didn't 'get' any further instruction on it - until two days ago.
I was working around the house - and the Holy Spirit AGAIN brought that verse to my mind - but this last time, He
started instructing me.
He laid on my heart that there are some professing Christians who, in the midst of these hard times are looking BACK. They long for the 'good old days'; they long for a better economy, better jobs, lower prices, opportunities to have fun, travel...you know....'normal' American or western life.
These are dangerously committing the sin of Lot's wife, and are in danger of similar judgment. They are heedless, forgetting Christ's warning for such a time as this!!!
Those believers who are looking ahead, looking unto Jesus, looking for the glory yet to be revealed, looking for His coming
don't look back and hanker after 'what was' - but yearn for what lies ahead...Like Paul the apostle, they FORGET what is BEHIND
and press toward what is ahead, their faces forward.
They are believers who count all dung in comparison to knowing Christ, and are constantly hungering after Him; they are those who love His appearing and long to hasten the day; they are those who could care less if the 'good old days' come back or not - because they are not worldlings; who want 'their best life now", in this present time and place; they understand that their citizenship is in heaven, and that is their true home.
What kind of believers are we, then, in view of this dear sisters and brothers? We need to ask ourselves TODAY, while it is yet TODAY - which direction are our faces pointed? Looking back? Or looking forward? SELAH.
Thank you so much that was so encouraging. I am in the process of losing my mother as she is on her death bed and I can't help but think of times past but she would want me to press towards the mark and keep my focus on Jesus and the glory to come which she is about to receive. Although my life is about to change drastically as I am losing my best earthly friend your comment helped me to realize that it is ok to go on and move forward. Thank you so much for your post. Sincerely George.
Kay, you have blessed my heart. I had a similar experience. I sought God's answer about why I was always experiencing nightlly dreams about attending college (which I did 40 years ago) or working as a nurse. (I am now retired) I felt in my Spirit that God was correcting me. I always saw myself as a college grad and nurse, that wasn't ME. That was just my profession. I now know that I am complete in Him. I too, am not to look back. thanks for sharing.
I praise the Lord, Who saw fit to use my heart and keyboard :) to encourage you! I think sometimes, since 'eye has not seen, nor ear hear, nor has it entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for us' -we cling to what is past. If only the Lord will graciously give us eye salve to clear up our vision of the true glory ahead - we would never bother to look back! PRAISE THE LORD!!
Thank you both dear siblings. This is exactly how it should be, Light and Life in Christ Jesus. Let it overflow rather than look back on all that was good or that was Evil, we no longer live there you! Thank You for everything Lord, we love Your Society! Amen
I bless Jesus, and all glory to Him, Suze. :) In myself, I am wretched, poor, naked, blind and miserable. If any good thing shines from my life - it all came from our True and Living Fountain. Come! Join me in thanking and praising Him! Amen! :)
You are truly an encourager to the body, Suze. I wonder how many hanging-down hands and feeble knees you've lifted and strengthened? Jesus knows, and when He comes, His reward is with Him! :)
"Remember Lot's wife."
Several times when it came, I'd think on it for a bit - but truly didn't 'get' any further instruction on it - until two days ago.
I was working around the house - and the Holy Spirit AGAIN brought that verse to my mind - but this last time, He
started instructing me.
He laid on my heart that there are some professing Christians who, in the midst of these hard times are looking BACK. They long for the 'good old days'; they long for a better economy, better jobs, lower prices, opportunities to have fun, travel...you know....'normal' American or western life.
These are dangerously committing the sin of Lot's wife, and are in danger of similar judgment. They are heedless, forgetting Christ's warning for such a time as this!!!
Those believers who are looking ahead, looking unto Jesus, looking for the glory yet to be revealed, looking for His coming
don't look back and hanker after 'what was' - but yearn for what lies ahead...Like Paul the apostle, they FORGET what is BEHIND
and press toward what is ahead, their faces forward.
They are believers who count all dung in comparison to knowing Christ, and are constantly hungering after Him; they are those who love His appearing and long to hasten the day; they are those who could care less if the 'good old days' come back or not - because they are not worldlings; who want 'their best life now", in this present time and place; they understand that their citizenship is in heaven, and that is their true home.
What kind of believers are we, then, in view of this dear sisters and brothers? We need to ask ourselves TODAY, while it is yet TODAY - which direction are our faces pointed? Looking back? Or looking forward? SELAH.
I praise the Lord, Who saw fit to use my heart and keyboard :) to encourage you! I think sometimes, since 'eye has not seen, nor ear hear, nor has it entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for us' -we cling to what is past. If only the Lord will graciously give us eye salve to clear up our vision of the true glory ahead - we would never bother to look back! PRAISE THE LORD!!
Many blessings, sweet sister!
AMEN! The BEST is yet to COME, for the One Who IS Best is coming! Maranatha!
Blessings!
You are truly an encourager to the body, Suze. I wonder how many hanging-down hands and feeble knees you've lifted and strengthened? Jesus knows, and when He comes, His reward is with Him! :)
Blessings, sweet sister!
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