Tag: Patience

Isaiah says: “Do not fear.” Those words are not simply reassurance. They are an invitation to trust the One whose vision stretches far beyond our own. Because the future of the field does not depend upon our anxiety, but upon God’s faithfulness. It’s a field of mercy.

Rather than a sudden burning-bush-type-moment, it appears that the word of God comes to John as a slow-burn over a number of years until he was ready to share it.

God uses that amazing visual aid. He says to Abram “Look up at the sky and count the stars – if indeed you can count them. So shall your offspring be”. Abram had said look at me… God said look up, look out, look beyond. I’m going to wildly exceed your expectations.