OTHER STORIES OF DELAY

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OTHER STORIES OF DELAY

APOSTLE PAUL Why on earth would God allow the man Paul, the Apostle who wrote two-thirds of the New Testament, whose words are directed to the Church and who received the gospel of grace we now live by, to be a Pharisee first? Why would God permit him to persecute the Church initially, causing so much havoc? Why would God do that? I believe God didn't send Paul (then Saul) to live recklessly and commit those evils; Paul had his choices. But I do think God could have appeared to him from his birth, guiding him so he would grow up consecrated to the Lord. I believe God could've done that! Why would God delay such a man from accessing his calling much earlier? I do know one thing: your delays are not delays when the Lord God shows up in your life! The best part is that God will use those skills, that knowledge, and the character you've developed during your delays. Just as God used Paul's argumentative mind, his stories of delay, even his evil deeds, and knowledge of the law, God Almighty will use everything you've become during your delay phase in life! He will bring you out, refine you, and impart grace and wisdom to you so you can achieve great things despite your delays! ZACHARIAS AND HIS WIFE Among the captivating tales of individuals facing challenges in the Bible, one particular family caught my attention: Zacharias and his wife. The scripture recounts, "There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, named Elizabeth. They both lived righteous lives, adhering to all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. However, they faced a poignant hardship; Elizabeth was barren, and both of them were well advanced in years". (Luke 1:5-7 NKJV) Have you ever wondered about events that defy explanation? This family grappled with such questions daily! Despite their lineage connecting them to God, they questioned why certain things happened that seemed beyond reason. The Bible attests to their righteousness before God, not merely in the eyes of men. Despite God's recognition of their righteousness, they experienced a delay in childbirth. How can a man be righteous and still experience delay? How can goodness coexist with evil in one's life? I confess, I do not possess all the answers. What I do know, unequivocally, is that misfortunes often befall virtuous individuals! These individuals remained blameless in the eyes of the Lord, yet they encountered inexplicable delays. My dear friend, embracing the gospel of Jesus has rendered you righteous and blameless before the Almighty God. However, since your faith took root, you too have encountered a multitude of delays in various forms. I can attest to this because I have faced similar challenges! Today, I bring you an uplifting message: when a person, righteous and blameless in the eyes of Jesus, encounters delay, be prepared for a miracle beyond comprehension and a testimony beyond belief! This was the narrative of the family of Zacharias. Who would have thought that their prolonged wait was divinely orchestrated so that their son could serve as the herald for the saviour of the entire world? Certainly not them! Never in their wildest dreams could this elderly couple have envisioned, prayed for, or believed in such a destiny! Gratitude be to God, who bestows upon us what we do not even pray for! Praise our God, who specializes in fulfilling what we lack faith in! Glorify our Heavenly Father, who delights in accomplishing what is beyond human imagination! Despite their extended delay, God intervened miraculously in the lives of Zacharias and his wife. He transformed their waiting period into a divine purpose! My friend, this is our God—yours and mine! He is your Father and my Father if you are saved. Are you prepared for extraordinary testimonies and miracles that will surpass any delay you have faced in the past, any you are currently experiencing, or any that might arise in the future? Regardless of the cause or source of the delay, rest assured that God always has a purpose behind it. Especially if you are righteous in Jesus, God employs that delay for His glory, causing many to reign in life.

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