In the book of Acts Peter met a "saint" as he was described. A fellow believer, Aeneas. He had reason to be tired. He had reasons to give up. He was not suffering from a broken relationship. Although his situation must have effected his relationships. He was suffering from a broken body. He had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed.
Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make up your bed." He arose immediately. Can you imagine how he felt? With one word or should I say one name, JESUS. Everything changed for him. BUT that was just the start....the spark that started the eternal combustion.
The bible goes on to tell ALL who dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
Men and women who were spiritually dead were made alive and their names were written in the lambs book of life. His life was used to effect eternity.
We unlike Aeneas, are so blessed. For when we are paralyzed in pain or stuck in the quagmire we are not alone. We have the word of God, and a real relationship with Jesus. If we will let the hard places drive us into the arms of Jesus we will find out the most important treasures are found in his love. When you find out he is all you have you will find out he is all you need.
When you take refuge in the Most High God and realize your momentary affliction is really just a moment when compared to eternity. Then it is easier to let patience have her perfect work so lives can be changed for eternity. God will reward your patience. When patience has it's perfect work in you the bible says you will be perfect and complete lacking nothing.
Do not quit doing good, for there is great reward for you and all those who surround you.
Melissa
