New Condo Journal I

I read the following scripture today: "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." ~ Hebrews 12:2.

I felt like God was making an analogy for me.

First of all, I need to focus on Jesus, devour His Word more, lean on Him in prayer more, to increase my faith during this what-could-be-though-of-as-trying time.

That Jesus is authoring and perfecting my faith right now, with this what-could-be-thought-of-as-a trial.

That Jesus, being acutely aware of the JOY set before Him, the JOY to come, the JOY of redeeming God's people to Himself... endured the cross... endured His physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual hardship. Knowing that afterward, He would sit at His Father's right hand and serve as the Mediator and Advocate and Redeemer.

He, knowing the JOY of what was to come, ENDURED the DIFFICULTY, the CHALLENGE of the CROSS. Endured years of growing up as a human being, all for God's ultimate glory.

Being patient through all the storms, all the accusations, all the abandonment, and all the pain... because of the JOY that was to come.

So God helped me to begin to look at things I'm going through at this moment, that way.

I joke that I'm homeless until my condo is ready, but I'm not. First of all, God is my home. Second of all, Jamaica is my home. Third of all, my church home in Connecticut is my home, and fourth of all the church family I'm staying with right now IS my home. I have never felt so completely welcomed into another family's home in my entire life!

They are such a huge blessing to me, and they definitely make this time of waiting easier. I pray that God blesses them without bounds.