It's been almost 2 weeks since we have heard anything in regards to our adoption and the boy's mom. We are praying this is the week that we receive news (of course, that is what we prayed last weeks too! :) ) but, above all, I am praying that God would just help me, through His Word, to better understand His love for me and for my family: "See, how great a love the Father has bestowed on us..." (I John 3:1)
The same love that Jesus had for Martha, Mary and Lazarus in John 11: 5-6 where it says, "Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he (Lazarus) was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was."
Jesus knew Lazarus was going to die, knew that Mary and Martha would be emotional wrecks and endure much hurt as a result of his death and yet He remained where he was out of LOVE. Jesus saw the big picture: Lazarus death/resurrection would be used for the glory of God so that Jesus Himself would be glorified by all who were witnesses and lives would be saved for eternity (vs. 4,45).
I know that our adoption wait is given to us, by Jesus, out of LOVE. He see's the big picture (He created the big picture!) and He knows what will best glorify Him! Lord, You ARE love... so help me to seek You above all things and, in that, to truly understand Your love in ways I havn't before!
The same love that Jesus had for Martha, Mary and Lazarus in John 11: 5-6 where it says, "Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he (Lazarus) was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was."
Jesus knew Lazarus was going to die, knew that Mary and Martha would be emotional wrecks and endure much hurt as a result of his death and yet He remained where he was out of LOVE. Jesus saw the big picture: Lazarus death/resurrection would be used for the glory of God so that Jesus Himself would be glorified by all who were witnesses and lives would be saved for eternity (vs. 4,45).
I know that our adoption wait is given to us, by Jesus, out of LOVE. He see's the big picture (He created the big picture!) and He knows what will best glorify Him! Lord, You ARE love... so help me to seek You above all things and, in that, to truly understand Your love in ways I havn't before!
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