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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

What's Beyond

Fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross... Heb 12:2

I get Bible verses on Twitter everyday - I know I'm super cool, but this one came across a few weeks ago and really struck me.  I'd seen it tons of times but this time I felt like I really got it - "for the joy set before him".  It just struck me as so huge, maybe just caught me at the right time, but wow. 

I know that I'm a major NOW person.  If I have to wait a week for something that I really want - I feel like I'm going to die a agonizing death.  I always joke that patience is a virtue I do not possess, but guess what - I'm starting to learn.  God has a funny way of knowing what shortcomings we have and how to help us grow.  I would definitely say that this past year I've been constantly reminded to look forward to the joy set before and have a more eternal viewpoint. 

Its not always easy and certainly not always fun, but I know that God has a plan and there is joy in it if we seek Him and know that He has the best in His heart for us.  And in that I can endure what is set before me!
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