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Silence In The Classroom
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He succeeded in everything he undertook. But when envoys were sent by the rulers of Babylon to ask him about the miraculous sign that had occurred in the land, God left him to test him and to know everything that was in his heart. 2 Chronicles 32:30 NIV
Hezekiah was a great king in Judah who followed the Lord closely. At his prayer, God sent an angel and wiped out 185,000 Assyrians who were coming to attack Jerusalem (2 Kings 19:35). At his prayer, God healed him and added fifteen years to his life (2 Kings 20:6). Still, there was a time when God left him to test him and to know what was in his heart.
When a teacher is teaching the class, you can ask all the relevant questions that you have about the subject and the teacher will answer them. However when the test comes, there is silence in the classroom.
I know scripture says that He will never leave nor forsake you, but there is a difference in the omnipresence of God which is everywhere and His manifest presence which may or may not be in the room with you.
Those are the times when there is no answer and your tears seem to go unnoticed. When you feel that God has gotten you out on a limb and then abandoned you. Know that you are not really alone. You are simply entering the test phase of what you have been learning. You continue on with the last word given until you have a new one. There is always silence in the classroom during a test.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You strengthen me and give me the grace to get through these times. Please reveal the pride in my life to me so that I can deal with it before it harms me, in the name of Jesus.
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Amen , Lord it’s your Grace I need , touch me with your healing hands , and restore unto good health , thank you Lord .
I love this, "You are simply entering the test phase of what you have been learning''. The purpose of a test is to promote a student to a higher level and that is exactly what God does to belivers.
Thank you for sharing Pastor Dion. God bless you.
James
Amen
Amen Lord
Amen!
Amen! Father, how long does your test last?
Loooooove this!
I hollered “Hallelujaaaah” when I read this part:
“You continue on with the last word given until you have a new one.”
Exactly the direction and instruction that I needed! Glory to God!!!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You strengthen me and give me the grace to get through these times. Please reveal the pride in my life to me so that I can deal with it before it harms me, in the name of Jesus. Amen. Watching and waiting for my mom to die is the hardest test of strength I've ever had. Father God, please don't leave me and please continue to give my family and I your strength and grace to face the days ahead. Thank you Father.
God bless my Grandson JJ. Get him through this rough patch in his life. Amen.
God,please give us strength and guide us through this wonderful day.We love and worship you. Amen
Amen .
Amen thank you pastor Dion for this morning devotion.
Oh Dear Father You are my Lord and I need You. Give me Your grace and bless me through these times, You know my desires to do Your work. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Thank you Pastor for these words.
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Thank You Lord for never leaving me. Please help me to do well at work, and help me to get a home of my own. I cannot do this without You Lord. Please help me. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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Amen!
Amen! Oh Lord, dear Heavenly Father, please do not let my quick tongue or pride hinder my walk with you! I do not want to fail You or disappoint You, when the time of testing comes! Please give me discernment and Thy power to overcome all of my weaknesses, in the holy name of Jesus I ask and pray, Amen!
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father, I pray that You strengthen me and give me the grace to get through these times. Please reveal the pride in my life to me so that I can deal with it before it harms me, in the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.