Anticipation

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 20:28

I don’t go out to eat very often. It’s usually a special occasion like birthdays or my anniversary.

If it’s my birthday, and I make the choice, it’s always a steak house. I don’t even need a menu; it’s always the porter house steak. I will usually begin to get excited that morning and the excitement builds all day.

I was recently sharing with the men of the Colony about our upcoming conference season and how their attitude towards these events can make the difference.

The meetings are an addition to an already full schedule, and in the heat of summer it can become overwhelming.

But, just like my anticipation for that special meal, if we can get excited about hearing God’s word and believe that the spiritual nourishment that comes from it satisfies our longing soul, we can anticipate the events as an addition instead of a subtraction.

When I look back at my stay at the Colony, I believe it was the conference meetings that were the most beneficial to me. The teachings were what adhered all the counseling and heart searching that took place during my stay.

I was among the “Family of God”, and together we worshiped, fellowshipped and were blessed.

I would encourage you to come out this summer and join us as we, together feast on the Word of God. – Rob Russomano is a graduate of the Colony of Mercy and serves on our full-time ministry team

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Kings 24-25; Matthew 17

Quote of the day: I learned to pray out of desperation. For most of us, this is how the adventure usually begins. When we finally get serious about prayer, the trigger is usually desperation, not duty…. We don’t pray because we ought, we pray because we are without any other recourse. David Jeremiah

Bible Memory: How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Psalm 119:103-104