In (Psalm 40:1-3) David gives us some great insight, especially when God has us on “Hold”. We must understand that we can not short-circut God’s plan for our lives !! I believe once we come to gripps with this insight that God has me on hold because He’s doing something greater than I can understand right now, than we will experience joy, peace and a sense of contentment, because we are serving a God who really cares about us.

The biggest struggle while a person is on hold is “PATIENCE”, it’s like when we are in the freeway we have no problem with the person behins us - it’s the car in front of us that’s making us go through changes (right)

Well likewise, Patience has a way to bring out the best or worst in us !!!! here’s a few thoughts to consider while we are on hold from God.

1. Wait - with the right attitude

2. Wait - with praise, learning how to sing even when you’re out of tune (spiritually speaking)

3. Wait - with confidence and assurance that God will answer in His perfect timing

So as you are waiting for God while you are on hold - just stay on the line as you would on a telephone, because the person on the other side will answer you !!!!

Sincerely

Pastor Max

The Bible says; (Ecc 3:1) “To Everything there is a Season”

So no matter how hard we try to pray our selves out of a situation or trial - or how hard we try to work it out. I truly believe there are certain situations we are not meant to “Change”- rather the bible teaches us to do certain things:

1. Wait upon the Lord - In His timing, He will pull us out of it.

2. Learn to Endure whatever it is we are going through.

3. Learn something from that situation - all things have a purpose whether we like it or not,  God will use that problem or situation we are going through to teach us something beneficial !!!!! (trust me i have been there and maybe so have you)

Paul the Apostle calls these times; “Light afflictions, which is just for a moment” in (2 Corin 4:17) You see, when we can’t change our circumstances or problems - the best thing to do is to ask God in prayer to give us the “STRENGTH” to go through them.

Remember each season in life has its purpose -So don’t try to get out of it prematurely, let it do its work in You !!!

Sincerely

Pastor Max

God bless all you blog Readers, i wasn’t able to post last week - but we have been pretty busy at Victory OutreachPortland, we have been working at our new church building in south east Portland.

We are believing God to be ready to have a gran opening by April 12th on Easter Morning - i am reminded of 3 simple truths:

1. when God puts something in your heart -you have to step out and follow your heart  - even if it feels impossible - remember He always goes before us as the bible says.

2. It will take faith and courage to step out - because the unknown always brings a little fear, but God’s word reminds us that He gives us the strength and courage in situations just like these. (it’s possible that God wants to see how we are going to react, if we will trust Him or not).

3. I am reminded to “Stand firm” in the promises of God - The bible tells us the God is forever faithful, He will not with hold His blessing to those who will walk and live right before Him.

In closing - if there is something God has laid in your heart - hold unto it, stand firm and have the courage to step out when God says “GO  FOR IT”

Sincerely

Pastor Max