TESTIMONIES
Words of Exhortation. (Recorded 2/7/2010)
Words of exhortation from the Lord; “O fool, and slow of heart to believe..” When I heard these words, I knew he was speaking to me as I was the only one in the room. Why would this be exhortation? For one, he was speaking to me. He is not obligated to speak to us, but he did say “my sheep hear my voice”. So I was encouraged that I am considered one of his sheep. Secondly, he was speaking what was wrong with my heart.
As we have heard from a present day prophet, if we go to the doctor with something wrong, we expect the doctor to tell us the truth about what is causing the symptoms. Or if I was heading east on my way to the coast of California from Texas, I would be appreciative if someone told me that I am heading in the wrong direction and should turn around and head west.
I am currently facing some challenging times in my current occupation working for a company that is in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, but is operating like it is in Chapter 7 Liquidation as the company sells off one business unit after another. When the Lord spoke the above words to me this morning, I was reminded of all that he has brought me through with this company, not the least of which is surviving the many rounds of layoffs that have been happening since 2001. (That will be a separate testimony one day).
When Jesus actually spoke these words as recorded in Luke 24:25, he said, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:”, he was chastising those who did not believe them who saw Jesus after the resurrection, even though the prophets of old spoke of the coming and sufferings of Christ. He used this scripture to encourage me regarding my job and all that he has brought me through so far.
I appreciate the correction and encouragement that accompanied it and I am “motivated” to believe through this latest challenge from the company I work for. Praise the Lord!