In Jesus’s day, it was in the air—a collective desire that nearly everyone in Judea and Galilee felt. A thousand years had passed since God had made a promise to David, and it was the sort of promise that was only held onto because it had come from God Himself: “Your house and kingdom will endure before me forever, and your throne will be established forever” (2Samuel 7:16).
It certainly didn’t look like one of David’s descendants was poised to resurrect his father’s kingdom any time soon. Rome held the land and its people tightly. In fact, it was treason to speak of another king besides Caesar. Yet when Jesus began His public ministry, the coming kingdom was central to His message—only Jesus spoke of the kingdom as belonging not merely to David, but to God.
Jesus is the King who sits on David’s throne, but more than that, He sits at the right hand of the Father. And His kingdom is not limited to the land of Israel; it spreads across the whole earth as the gospel is preached and received, until one day when it will be said, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ” (Revelation 11:15).
Those of us who know Jesus as Lord also know the kingdom as the home we long for. In Christ, we are now its citizens (Philippians 3:20), and when He returns, we will reign with Him (2Timothy 2:12). Until that day comes, we join with David and every other faithful soul throughout history who has ached with longing for the promised kingdom.
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This reading plan is absolutely beautiful. It is drawing me closer to our lovable, faithful God!
Even 2yrs later, these words are still relevant! I constantly find myself trying to play God and make my own plans instead of surrendering my plans and desires to Him. Sometimes I think I’m trying to build my own little kingdom here on earth. Actually, I am. Fail. Being in relationship with God is so important. As I continue to spend time with Him and in His word, the direction will come with wisdom.
As Christian’s we get to join the communal ache of generations that long for our Kingdom in Heaven. Wow; what a beautiful picture!
So so blessed to serve an almighty king! Not one who is greedy or turns his back when I fail. A king who calls me friend, his daughter. A king who wants me to be a part of his kingdom and longs to get to know me. A king who forgives me of my wrongdoing and loves me unconditionally! Just too good!
God is not slow in keeping his promises as we understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting any of you to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
I have been processing moving house and do not get have a place. The battleground is mainly in my faith am I learning to let God lead me and am I trusting God? Praise the Lord he is faithful. He knows what we need and I stand on his promise of everlasting kingdom, counsellor and prince of peace today.
God is not slow in keeping his promises as we understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting any of you to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
13if we are faithless, he remains faithful,
for he cannot deny himself.
This world is not our home. No country is our country, no president our king. We follow King Jesus and pursue His Kingdom.
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When kingdoms on earth fail – as they inevitably will – we can remain steadfast in our faith knowing that God will come to judge the living and the dead, right all wrongs, and bring justice to least of our society. That is comforting, especially in this week of deep unrest and pain. I live in DC, and have been devastated by the injustice of events happening here. This serves as a welcome reminder that no kingdom on earth will ever take the place of God’s ultimate reign.
If we are faithless, He remains faithful. ♥️
Thank you Jesus that you reign, that your Kingdom is being established on earth & that we can eagerly await the day when your Kingdom will come again and we will see you face to face!
Such a comfort to be reminded that when I’m unfaithful God will be faithful where I fail, he succeeds.
Yes and Amen!!
A great reminder that this world isn’t it. This isn’t what God has for us.
I agree that it’s impossible to wrap our minds around the concept of eternity. But I *know* that God controls all things including eternity. I don’t need to understand because He does. So, I let go of my need to understand, to try to have some control–I give it all to God. I can just rest in Him.
Amen!
He is a King who reigns forever. Righteousness is a belt around His lips and Faithfulness a belt around His waist. Isaiah 11:5. Oh how I wait for the promise of seeing Him face to face.
Once again, He reminded us that His promises are Yes and Amen.
I seek the kingdom of God!! ❤️
Although in this life, there is a guarantee I’ll experience a share of suffering and uncertainty as to the exact details of every outcome. The word of God is not bound by any negative mindsets but alive and strong. My hope is not in what I see presently but in the promise of His word. I can choose to remember gratefulness and faith will bless me.
a great reminder of his everlasting
Diana thank you so much for your advice and encouragement! I’m catching up on Friday-Sunday’s devotions. I definitely agree that when it comes to the concept of spending eternity in heaven, it’s just going to be one of those things that is that is “too wonderful for me” as the Psalmist describes. After reading your comment, I think when I describe my fear it is the fear of the Lord (the good fear). It is a fear I feel in the pit of my stomach that draws me to pray, seek Him, and acknowledge that He is so much greater than I can fathom rather than run away or doubt Him. I also think my fear about eternity sometimes comes from a doubt as to whether or not I am truly saved – which I know is a lie from Satan which I have to speak out against and speak Truth to myself in those situations. Again so thankful for your thoughts and prayers on this topic as we seek Him together each day here at SRT <3
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Such a good word.
And He shall reign forever and ever!
I’ve never longed for heaven like I do now, seeing the deep brokenness of earth.
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Me too !!
My favorite thing about SRT studies is when I’m flipping back and forth through my Bible and seeing how it’s all tied together OT and NT. And yes I’m flipping though my Bible when I know I could more easily read it right here in the app. I love so much to see it on the printed page and feel the weight of it on my lap, to underline and highlight and sometimes even draw or paint alongside the scripture.
I’m with you, Martina! I, too, enjoy reading it in my own Bible that I’ve highlighted, color-coded, underlined. It took me a long time to feel comfortable doing that without thinking I somehow defiled the Word of God. I so appreciate how SRT does incorporate OT (which I’ve also grown such deeper appreciation for) and NT to make those connections we might not on our own.
This was an amazingly profound reading … his eternal promise of safety and security—in Isaiah- Nothing will hurt or destroy in all his holy mountain… the earth will be filled with people who know the Lord… where we will be free … everyone will live without fear …nothing to fear or harm us … this is the best feeling!!! Hope – affirmation- GOD IS WONDERFUL
Taylor, I want to add, as Christians we can feel the fear of the Lord AND peace at the same time. So be on the look-out for the BOTH in your experience!
Taylor, in regard to your question about wrapping your mind around the concept of eternity, here’s what has helped me. First, through Psalm 139:6, the psalmist declares, “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
it is high; I cannot attain it.” He is stating this in light of God’s presence being everywhere. So it makes sense to me that we can apply the same recognition that God’s eternity is something we can attain in it’s entirety. Yet, just because we can’t fully “wrap our minds around it,” it is good to continue to meditate on the character of God because he is good to continue to reveal to us more of him in increments and time (see 2 Peter 1:5).
Also, in response to your feeling of fear, though knowing more of your thoughts that are associated with this fear would be helpful to assess this fear, perhaps this fear is a kind of awe and reverence of the Lord which should come to our hearts as we consider that he is greater and above us in ways that can only take our breath away. It’s helped me immensely to understand that there is a good kind of fear and a bad kind. Feeling the fear of the Lord which draws us to our knees in humility is the only true good kind of fear. It’s not to kind of fear that makes us run away from him but draws us to his throne of grace to find mercy in our need. Yet, in order to receive this grace, we need to see he is far above us, perfect, holy and righteous in ways we are not. Grace is for the humble who know we are sinners before a holy God, yet have been granted the free gift of righteousness through Christ’s righteous work.
I hope and pray this is helpful to you as the Lord reveals himself more and more to you through his word and his Spirit!
Does anyone have any advice for when you struggle with the concept of eternity? It’s impossible to wrap my mind around this concept of time ceasing to exist in Heaven – as in our earthly bodies we are bound by time. Sometimes I feel fear when I think too much about the timelessness of eternity and was wondering if anyone had any insight or encouragement for feeling peace instead of fear when I think of it. Thank you sisters!
Time is a physical illusion, for who made time?
We were taught time. We were taught control. Time is control. If the clock didn’t exist nor gravity control the rotation of the Earth. We would spin so fast that we would be invisible.. Therefore, time is the ultimate illusion. Physicality is the ultimate illusion.. For all things seen and unseen – we are the same here, and now in eternity.
I love the book The Rest of the Gospel for thinking this through.
Thank you for making this comment and inviting discussion! I too struggle with this!
This was beyond powerful today. His kingdom reins forever and ever. Today in Huntington Beach, we march for freedom! When I see our freedom slowly slipping away, I can trust in the power of God, for he is king above all… above all the darkness in the World! Amen.
Even when we don’t see them yet, we can trust God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
Longing for the day when God’s everlasting kingdom will come to fruition.
Amen…powerful
Love that even when we are faithless, He remains faithful because it’s Who He is. How extremely beautiful and wonderful He is.
Praying for all of my new Sisters in Christ!❤️
I recently joined SRT a few days ago and have been reading and reflecting on all of your comments. It is such a joy to be a part of this community and to engage with all of you in God’s Word! Thank you!❤️
Thankful that he is faithful when we lack faith . I just am beyond blessed ❤️
That was supposed to be a reply to a comment earlier, not an entirely new comment. I’m still trying to figure out how this works. Does the app work better for replying? I’m using Google Chrome.
Thank you, I agree :) I am looking forward to sharing more on here and opening up more.
It’s so comforting to know that one day there will be no disease, death, tears, heartache or loneliness. All too often I expect this world to satisfy, but it can’t. I’m so thankful we have a perfect home to look forward to.
Yes that’s so good to know and to look forward too !
Daniel 7:14
“… His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will not be destroyed.”
How comforting it is to be the recipient of the promise of an everlasting, undefeated kingdom and and to be deemed citizens of that kingdom.
Amen!❤️
Daniel 7:14
“… His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not
Please listen to theworkofthepeople.com/praise-song-for-the-pandemic. I think you will enjoy it if not cry.
Kristy, I know how it is a hard time right now to have a family member die. You are unable to be with other family. To give the other family hugs and to hold a celebration of life service for your loved one. But what I continue to do is remember that my loved one is now in heaven with other loved ones rejoicing and having a party. I tell myself the service is for those here on earth and it can be held at anytime. It helps but it doesn’t fully take the pain away. Time will ease that pain. Hang on to all those memories and cherish them.
Blessed Beth, Reminds me of Steve Green’s Safely home, which I sang at my mother’s memorial Almost 2 years ago as she went to be with Jesus at age 97. This world is definitely not our home! Thank you Jesus!
Bkessed Beth, reminds me
So well said Angie
Thank you Tina. I was singing that song I learned also at a young age. There were some verses that I don’t remember. Loved the one about my mother standing there, as my mom went to that kingdom 2 years ago in June 1, at age 97.
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Thank you all for sharing hope for eternity. I can’t wait to meet all of you in that “glory land” !! ❤️❤️
As I read today, there was a sense of longing in my soul to be fully engaged in mind and heart with the beliefs and emotions expressed in each passage. Yet, in the all-over body and head pain I feel, it seemed to eclipse the awe and wonder and imagination of the coming kingdom, the Father and Son on the throne together. I understand the concepts and I have experienced moments of deep awe and joy in the Lord in various times. But today I am struggling. So, I presented myself to the Lord in confession of this dullness of mind and heart that I have presently. I asked him to do in me what I cannot manufacture myself. And though my experience is still the same, I am walking by faith in what I do not yet have, believing our Lord is the merciful one who hears the pleas of the humble ones who cry out in there affliction. For any here who are struggling in similar ways, my prayer is for you as well. May he have mercy on us!
Thanks Diana! Needed this today. I’m struggling in a similar way.
I lost my grandpa last Friday. Through the last month as we knew his time was short Jesus has continually spoke to me through His word and these studies and comments left by you sweet ladies. Every single day He has supplied exactly what I need. My heart is sad but I love how He continually shows up in the exact way that we need. So grateful for His promises. Tried and true! He is a good Father and I am so thankful!
Praying for you and your family. Even when we know a loved one’s time is short, their passing brings sorrow.
Last night as my daughter and I went to bed we were both talking about looking forward to going HOME. Our eternal HOME with Jesus.
What a day that will be!

One of the powerful images that struck me in this reading was in Isaiah of all the dangerous creatures living peacefully with all of the vulnerable ones. It made me feel hopefully for a day when fear and danger is erased, for when the strong protect and do not prey on the weak, for when we can all live and rest in harmony. It is a beautiful thing to meditate on when sorrow and danger in this life is so near.
❤️ this too. I’ve visualized it in my head.
Tina, Blessed Beth, Angie, Churchmouse, and Nancy Singleton, I needed to read your posts. God has allowed you to help move me.
He is so good. Jesus who did no wrong took our sin upon Him. Oh the love He has! The light that illuminates the darkness, no I want to say obliterates the darkness. Praise God we are so blessed. Dwell in Jesus. He’s got us. Love all your sharing friends. Press on in the hope and joy that is our Lord. He loves us so.
ANGIE,
Thank you for sharing your pastor’s message. That last one can be challenging. As a new believer, I find my guard is always up to things of this world that “steal an ounce of joy”; the joy that has been given to me from God. There is so so so much junk around us to filter. My husband and I gave a series on Netflix a try the other night (we never can agree on anything to watch!) and by the midpoint, I said “I did not get up at 6 am to be in the Word only to watch THIS before I go to sleep!” Everything has sex and violence and ungodliness everywhere; its tricky to be entertained without losing sight of my God. I am praying for that discernment always so that I can be “in the world and not of the world”. Be well today!
Oh I love Second Timothy, “But the word of God is not bound!”
Second Samuel 7:16 says ” ‘Your house and your kingdom will continue before me* for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.’ ” Which if you look back at the linage of Christ shows God’s promise to David and us. Then in Isaiah 9:7 God has once again promised “His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity.” As mentioned in the devotional, I long for that home in Heaven with God and Christ and the Holy Ghost. When I will reunite with my loved ones who have gone before me. I don’t know why but the last several days my mind has been focusing on the loss of my niece. Part of it may be because I’m looking for a new apartment since we were roommates. I am sorry if this post is a little disjointed but that is how I feel today. Sisters please pray for me.
Praying!
God is so awesome! He knew I needed to wait a bit to do my SRT devotions this morning, just so I could read all that you beautiful ladies have shared already today. I don’t always get to come back here later and read what has been posted.
Thank you for sharing your hearts.
I too am looking forward to that day when I finally get to go to my real home. In the meanwhile I will count it all joy to “suffer” so that others can see Jesus in me.
Blessings to you all, Sisters!❤️
2 Samuel 7:16, trust Him and lean not on your own understanding. He is love!
When I’m tempted to be discouraged by circumstances I remind myself that this earthly life is the short part. Our God loves us so much that He has prepared a place for us-a place of eternal joy & peace, pain & sorrow free!! rem
I love this! Thanks for sharing sweet sister ❤️
“If we are faithless, you remain faithful” oh how beautiful 2 Timothy 2:13
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Amen. ❤✨
Angie, thank you for sharing. When you said that being part of God’s Kingdom is a gift and an honor, that hit me. That is something I want to always be in awe of and never take lightly. A high price was paid. Oh, the suffering that took place that day. Jesus could have backed out, but He loves us so much and was obedient to the Father that He endured all of that pain and suffering. I heard this sermon by Tim Keller talking about Gethsemane. Jesus went to meet with His Father. This was different. He asked what could floor Jesus to the point He was sweating blood. He said that at that time, God was showing Him the cup of wrath He would drink. Jesus could have turned back. You have to listen to the message, because I’m paraphrasing. The point is that we can’t fathom all He endured. Please forgive me God for all my ways and thoughts that aren’t pleasing to You. May I live in awe of You and have joy and gratitude for all You’ve done and the gift of being in Your Kingdom! May I not take this gift lightly. Thank you for these sisters that share and encourage us. Thank You for using them to remind us of Your love and what an amazing gift we have. Thank You that we will be in Your Kingdom forever. Your Kingdom will never end. You are from everlasting to everlasting! We can all sing and praise You together one day even though we may never meet in this life here. Please keep using these ladies. May I live in a way that draws people to You and not away in Jesus’ Name Amen.
Please listen to these sermons. I keep relistening.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000470775027
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000471080821
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timothy-keller-sermons-podcast-by-gospel-in-life/id352660924?i=1000470877692
Amen Churchmouse…AMEN!!!
David had good intentions. He loved the Lord and desired to build a house for Him, in appreciation and gratitude. Yet that was not God’s plan for David. David was not to take on that project. That was a project for another day, for another king. So too for us. There are things we would love to do, good things,things for which we have the talent and the means to do, but they may not be what God intends for us to do. For sure we are not to take on unnecessary burdens. In fact, we are to cast our burdens on Him. We do not have to be “I am woman, hear me roar!” This is a season like no other. We are all navigating it as best we can. We do well to remember that we don’t have to do it all or be all. We do well to remember that earth is short and heaven is long. This is our temporary dwelling place. How then should we live here? The same Spirit that rested in Jesus now dwells in each of us. The Holy Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge and fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:2) is our constant companion. We do not walk on this earth alone. Let us stop and ponder what the Holy Spirit is desiring for us to do. Let us seek His counsel. Let us not make our own plans but let us follow His leading. Today may be the day to clean the house and walk the dog or it may be the day to let the house go, walk the dog and meditate on His gift of nature. Today may be the day to tackle the homework or it may be the day to snuggle on the couch with popcorn while watching a movie. Relationship is God’s priority. Let it be ours as well. Lots of grace extended. No guilt or condemnation. Let our plans yield to His. If we’re going to roar, let it be in praise to Him.
Love this… if we are going to roar let it be in praise to Him! Thank you, Churchmouse ❤️
Love this!!
❤️this too! There of been days when I have taken a step back, take a deep breath, and say to myself “it’s OK“. It’s OK that I didn’t get to do this or that or get that done. The important thing is spending time, quality time, with both my kiddos! And sometimes it’s spent watching a movie or going for a walk to the corner store to buy candy LOL.
Yes yes yes! Thank you for this truth and encouragement ❤️❤️❤️
Old Testament still is kind of tough for me to interpret but I think a precursor I see repeated is weariness … exhaustion from just the world and work and going going going and it just beats us up. Some days I just yearn for the promise of His Kingdom to come. I often will tell myself, “This is not my forever home… keep on Kathleen” I love in the previous study she mentioned that we have one foot here and one foot in eternity. So when I hit the wall… I can always remember what is down the road.. I will one day rest with Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven .. my forever home.
Does anyone know if Isaiah 11 was fulfilled in Christ already or will be filled in his return?
Jesse was David’s father, and Jesus came from David’s line (descendant).
It is my understanding that when “the lion lays with the lamb”, Isaiah is describing the believer’s hope…eternity in the heavenly kingdom where Jesus will reign.
Thanks Laurie!
As I was reading the passage in Isaiah 11, it became my prayer. All these attributes of the coming Saviour, I long to see grow in my life. And as a result of us longing to grow more like our Saviour, the longing to see His Kingdom expanded will grow. It’s like the love of the Father. As it grows in our life, so grows the love for His people. How God weaves all of these things together to work for His Kingdom is so beautiful.
Ladies keep it up sharing your enthusiasm is so encouraging for all of us. Thank you Lehua, Tina and Angie!!
We have been given an everlasting kingdom.
As I read the scripture this morning, the waiting; the faith that remains through the passage of time remains prevalent to me.
Things happened before and God’s hand was there.
Things happen right now, and God is with us.
Things will happen tomorrow, in 3 years, a decade, however long Jesus tarries before taking us home, and God already knows.
We have been given an everlasting kingdom.
What does that mean?
How does that direct my faith?
How does that determine what I see and do?
It is like a timeline in my mind, created by God, that I have been placed upon by His hand and His breath.
As a redeemed, adopted-in child of His, I am a part of an everlasting kingdom. A kingdom with eternal worth and value. THE kingdom that matters. I do not earn this, it is a gift. What an honor.
I long to please Him. To bring glory to His name and His kingdom.
That means in this passage of time I have been given I will care about what He cares about.
I know I am to love, for He is love.
Love others.
Love… me, too.
There is this fine line between servanthood and caring for the person God created me to be.
This fine line between resting in His love and stepping out in obedience to His call.
Jesus took on human form and understands the fine line.
Our pastor was sharing ways to care for ourselves in this time. He said that our body, soul, and spirit are so interconnected that they can catch each others illnesses.
First he said we need to “know ourselves.” Strengths, weaknesses, good, bad – (if I were a cake, what would my ingredients be I wondered?)
Eating well and resting came next. They effect how we perceive situations and our reactions – (maybe I shouldn’t have said cake above…stirfry might be better…)
Thirdly staying connected is important – he talked about how he hates the words, “social distancing.” We need to “physically distance” ourselves but remain socially close to those who will remind us of what we know to be truth, who will hold up our arms when they are weary, who point our eyes back to their focus point-Jesus Christ…
Which brought us to the last point, and maybe, most important, to stay spiritually strong and remember the alters. Ingest the Word of God, draw close to Him. Remember the alters that have been built in your life, in others lives of God’s faithfulness and care. The One sacrifice, Jesus, redeems us. No idols. Stay away from all that would rob or try to steal from us an ounce of the joy of the gift of this everlasting kingdom of God we have been adopted into. This kingdom in which we dwell. For those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of my God, He is my refuge, my fortress, my God in whom I trust.
Yes! ❤️
Amen
this morning as I read the scriptures I became so excited thinking of God’s promises in Jesus. We need to meditate on them, I am so thankful for them!
And Tina as you remembered your childhood song I remembered my favorite” Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so.”
And then the Chris Tomlin song “I Want to Go Home”and I am sure it will be in my head all day!
I love my life on earth but I have peace in the knowledge of my eternal home! My other favorite is I can only imagine by Mercy Me.
“I Want to go Home”
This world is not what it was meant to be
All this pain, all this suffering
There’s a better place waiting for me
In Heaven
Every tear will be wiped away
Every sorrow and sin erased
We’ll dance on seas of amazing grace
In Heaven
In Heaven
I’m goin’ home
Where the streets are golden
Every chain is broken
Oh I wanna go
Oh I wanna go
Home
Where every fear is gone
I’m in your open arms
Where I belong
Home
Lay down my burdens, I lay down my past
I run to Jesus, no turning back
Thank God Almighty, I’ll be free at last
In Heaven
In Heaven
This devotional so reminded me of a song I used to sing as a child.. I didnt understand the words then, and yet they seemed so hope- filled.. and full of promise..
This world is not my home I’m just a passing through
My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore
Oh lord you know I have no friend like you
If heaven’s not my home then lord what will I do
The angels beckon me from heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore
I have a loving mother just over in gloryland
And I don’t expect to stop until I shake her hand
She’s waiting now for me in heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home in this world anymore
Just over in gloryland
We’ll live eternally
The saints on every hand are shouting victory
Their songs of sweetest praise
Drift back from heaven’s shore
And I can’t feel at home In this world anymore
Oh lord, you know I have no friend like you
If heaven’s not my home Then lord what will I do
The angels beckon me From heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home In this world anymore
It’s all coming back to me now.. and in that remembering, oupled with this devotional I am understanding much more..
Thank you Lord God. Thank you for bringing me back to the little me, who happily sang this song, without understanding deeply..
But You God, have brought me to today, and that song of long ago, that song of hopefulness and so full of promise that stirs my soul as a grown up. Thank you God.
Blessings sisters wrapped in love and prayers to stay safe. ❤
That was such a blessing to read. Thank you for sharing that!
Thank God that He had such a plan for all of us and that He followed through and was so faithful on that plan. We have such hope for the future, especially in these uncertain times.
It has been awhile since I’ve followed along with the current readings at She Reads Truth, and I have been quiet for the most part. During this time of isolation and distancing, it is more important than ever to stay connected. I will work on speaking up more on here, as I have seen so many wonderful comments that I enjoy reading. I feel your hearts through your words, stories, and prayers – I long to be a more active part of this community. Thank you all.
I was nervous about commenting here. I tend to keep quiet on these kinds of forums, but through reading all the comments I can see how God’s Word speaks to people in the middle of where they are, and we can learn so much about the different ways He is speaking to us. Sometimes I see things from someone else’s perspective I wouldn’t have otherwise seen, so I felt I could share how it speaks to me too. I love that about the family of God.
I’ve always felt that this is a “safe” place.