Did you know that God wants to pour His Love out to us, our families and our Teams?
God has so much in store for us. He longs to be with us. When we fall away from Him He hurts because He knows what we are doing to ourselves.
GREAT LEADERS SHOW COMPASSION!
Israel has fallen away from God here in the book of Isaiah.
"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are those who wait for Him." Isaiah 30:18
We are blessed if we wait for Him. God is also waiting for us so LET'S BLESS HIM!
One day Jesus told about a Prodigal Son.
A father had two boys. One of the boys wanted all of his inheritance now. The father gave it to him.
The son left home in his brand new car to live with his buddies in the city. They partied every day and night. They had the best alcohol, pot and girls money could buy.
When he ran out of money the friends and girls left him. He was in despair both physically and spiritually. He was empty, lonely, felt guilty and was afraid of the future.
He was too embarrassed to admit he made a big mistake.
After living in a pig pin for a time he realized no matter how bad it is at home it's better than living in a pig pin.
Every day his father would look for him hoping his son would return. He didn't care about all of the son's mistakes he just wanted him home. The father had such great faith and hope.
GREAT LEADERS SHOW COMPASSION!
The bible tells us, "it is God's goodness leads us to repentance."
Romans 2:4
Finally one day his father saw his boy coming from a distance. He cried out, "My boy, my boy has returned."
The father ran to meet his son and tackled him. The son was surprised.
He was expecting to be condemned for his behavior. It was just the opposite.
"I rise before dawn and cry out for help; I put my hope in Your word." - Psalm 119:147
Friends, God is longing for us to run home. He is waiting for us to bless us.
"He rises to show you compassion."
GREAT LEADERS SHOW COMPASSION!
Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!
Just Go! Own the Day!
Rick
Phil 4:13
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Sep 19 Readings - ISAIAH 30:12-33:9 | GALATIANS 5:1-12 | PSALM 63:1-11 | PROVERBS 23:22
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