Originally Posted by Falla39 (Post 1093486)

When Jesus had finished the work his Father had sent him to do, he sat down, on the right hand of God, expecting, until.....!

I remember the teacher assigning homework, using a book which we read and she taught some more. Then the day came for the test. She/He would sit down, and no one was allowed to talk. You couldn't "copy" from someone else. You should have listened, studied, and learned. Now that it was time for the test, you could not ask the teacher anything. Neither could you ask anyone else anything. No time to ask for answers now. If you had not learned the answers from the lessons given earlier, all you could do was wait. If you didn not pass the test, you were given more assignments, another chance, another test.

When you apply for a driver's license, you will be given a test. There is a handbook that has been prepared for those desiring to get a drivers license. If you read, study and prepare, it is very possible you will pass the test. If you don't pass the test, you can have another chance at passing. Some do not believe or know that there is a second chance if you failed. But another chance, a second chance never sounds so good, as to the one who needs it. I believe in the God of mercy, love and grace.

As children, we do not always do things right. But as we grow and mature, we see the importance of striving to do right and take things more seriously. We've all been young and immature and sometimes foolish, but our loving Father lovingly forgives us and perhaps says,"Let's try it again! You'll do better this time"! Just pay more attention this time and the test will be easy.
Bella's post brought back memories of school days. While this is not necessarily directed at her, there are principles involved that we could all learn from. There are times in life that we are given instructions, maybe in Bible study, or even in things not related to church. But when we learn to listen, study, obey and when the time of testing, we are confident of the answers and we pass the test easily... this time.

Falla39

Originally Posted by Trouvere (Post 1093496)

Sister Bella,
It is wonderful that you are waiting on God and not man to supply your need. He can and He will. If you have full confidence in Jesus, He will never let you down. I don't think you lack faith. I think you have faith or you would not be approaching Jesus for help or answers. Hang in there divorce is horrible and unless someone has been through it they do not understand. Praying for you. Jesus can supply your needs as He fed the Prophet Elijah. He can use any one and any circumstance to supply it. Hang in there and keep trusting Jesus. lv you.

Originally Posted by houston (Post 1093487)

Maybe the Lord wants to meet your need through His people. Maybe the real test is restoring confidence in His people.

Originally Posted by Bella1 (Post 1093501)

Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 1093510)

What's really sad is that your husband can't help support his son.

Originally Posted by houston (Post 1093468)

it is not biblical. it shows a lack of faith.