Are We There Yet?

– Joe Fornear

As we settle into the heat of summer, it’s easy to forget the snow and cold of another season. It seemed this past winter would never end. In the same way, trials seem like they too may never end, but they do. And they will:

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” -Revelation 21:4-5

Like little children in the back seat of our Heavenly Father’s car, we call out, “Are we there yet?” Sometimes endurance is our only choice – while God is up to something.

One thing encouraged me in the midst of the trial of my life – the concept of “seasons.” As the Lord promised in Isaiah, His Word will come to pass – perhaps not right away, but in time. For now, there may be rain, snow, even drought, but He is always sowing His seed and a harvest of blooms will come forth to prove His steadfast love toward us.

For just as rain and snow fall from heaven, and do not return there without saturating the earth, and making it germinate and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and will prosper in what I send it to do. – Isaiah 55:10-11

Wait for it… we’re not there yet, but it won’t be long. At Stronghold Ministry, we’re praying for all of you who are suffering and grieving, or in any difficult season, to find His Word faithful and true for you today.