Dear Ones,
Hope you had a great weekend. I am starting out the week going to the dentist a 7:45! Not my favorite way.
 Emoji Afterwards I may get to Aldi’s and go to my exercise class.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
I want to finish strong, and I hope that is your desire as well. Jesus is coming again one day and we are to be patient during this waiting time. James says in James 5:7-8, “Meanwhile, friends, wait patiently for the Master’s Arrival. You see farmers do this all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time.”

We probably have all had a time that we wished Jesus would come soon, preferably  today! Maybe we were in a hard situation and wanted the Lord to come quickly and rescue us from the painfulness of it; but instead, He lets His rain fall on us as He strengthens and encourages our hearts. It’s wonderful to be in the Word and hear good preaching, but growth also takes place in those times of struggle, as we are so aware of our need for the Lord. We don’t want be known as quitters when the going gets rough, but rather resolute to be strong in the Lord’s strength. We know the best is yet to come!

I want to share another response I got from an author friend when I asked you all a question in my former devotions. She said her writing has been on hold for a bit because her husband had a heart attack and dealing with hospital stays and doctor visits. Her words, “He had seven stents put in. In the helicopter, he realized that he might be on his way to Glory, and he said he felt like a kid in the back of the station wagon on his way to Disney World! He was excited and ready to depart…but then he remembered me. The Lord felt it was more needful for him to stay. He’s doing great and feels good and so we praise the Lord for that and for the continued time to serve him here.” In her P.S. my friend said, “No dark time for me. If the Lord took my husband, I would praise Him. He decided to let me keep him longer, I praise Him!!”

I love the anticipation of her husband realizing he could be with the Lord any minute that day in the ambulance. We never know when the time will come for each of us, but let us be ready so we can say, “Come Lord Jesus!”

Challenge for today: Surrender all and eagerly await His coming for you!
Blessings on your week and prayers and love, Judy