"Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you and thereby many be defiled." --Hebrews 12:15
Bitterness follows hard on the heels of rejection. But any who give it lodging are harboring the worst of criminals. In the dark night of depression and discouragement, bitterness will stealthily bind the spirit, rob the inner life of joy and peace and love, slosh its wicked fuel over the whole life -- over memories, problems, personalities, situations past and present -- and light the whole scene with the fire of hell.
It takes faith to thwart bitterness effectively. "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." (Ephesians 6:16) Faith chooses to acknowledge a sovereign God. Faith responds with an obedient yes to the direction of God. Faith receives heaven's responses to human needs. Faith changes the focus from the offender to the mighty DEFENDER. Thus, faith learns to rejoice in God and refuses to grovel in self-pity, blame and resentment. Faith is the key to overcoming bitterness and rejection.
--John Coblentz
About Me
- pilgrim and stranger
- Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
--Hebrews 10:23-25
For quite some time, the promptings of the Lord (through this Scripture) have been to begin this site as a means of exhortation and encouragement in these times.
God is so great that He is able to use even faulty instruments and weak servants for His purposes.
Your prayers are entreated that this site may fulfill what He chooses for it.
Please read the purpose statement for this site in the first posting.
Disclaimer: While the poster(s) to this site are affiliated with the Apostolic Christian Church of America, this is not an official Apostolic Christian Church website.