Neverfail Community Church

Luke 2:38 'At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.' . . The prophetess Anna had spent decades of her life in the temple serving God. When she saw the infant Jesus in the temple for his dedication, Anna knew by faith that this child was the hope of redemption. Anna spoke about this child to all those who were expecting God to provide a deliverer. It is difficult for any person to hear and receive the Good News of God's invitation to forgiveness and reconciliation if they have not first been prepared with an expectation that God would even do such a thing. Hearts must be prepared to hope and wishes then grow to confident expectation that God not only can, but is willing to rescue the perishing. Then the Good News of redemption through Jesus Christ can explode into salvation for anyone who will believe.

Romans 2:4 'Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience. not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?' . . . It might help our attitudes if we would daily consider what God tolerates in us. It is certainly in error to believe that God's tolerance is evidence of God's approval of our ways. It is God's kindness expressed towards us that God does not quickly cause us to reap the just consequences of our offenses. God offers us this kindness so that we might change our ways and align ourselves with God. From opposition to agreement; this is God's desired return on His investment in His rich kindness directed towards us. This grace should not be taken lightly.