Timing …

Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but they did not. — Acts 7:25

Timing is everything. Well, not everything, but an important thing. God's plan and power provide us with everything. Finding his timing for that plan and power is crucial. When Moses took it upon himself to redeem God's people, he failed. After being humbled in the wilderness, God called him back to deliver the people at the divine moment and according to the Almighty's plan. The results led to the Exodus — the redemption and rebirth of God's holy people.

Encouragement 

. Acts 4:36

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas  (which means “son of encouragement”),

. Acts 20:2

He travelled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece,

. Romans 15:4

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,  so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

. 1 Corinthians 15:4

that he was buried,  that he was raised  on the third day  according to the Scriptures

. 1 Corinthians 14:3

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,  encouraging  and comfort.

.  Philippians 2:1

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit,  if any tenderness and compassion,

. Hebrews 6:18

God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie,  we who have fled to take hold of the hope  set before us may be greatly encouraged.

[Message No: 7845]