Nelson is convinced that God is good and will reward him for living in obedience to Christ. But he wonders about the when.    

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August 15, 2023

Thank you for the town of Rochester, for the insurance we have and the Mayo clinic. Thank you for that little triplex we found yesterday. I pray for wisdom to know what to do. Should we make an offer on it and try to get it, or not?

I am grateful for the Honda Pilot you pointed me to when we got here and what a great car it’s been for us so far. Thank you for all the money that came in and for all the generous people who gave so much to help us with our expenses.

Thank you for this new computer and how you lavish blessings on us in the midst of the monster storm. Thank you for the encouragement to hang in there and “try wait,” for the prophetic word I gave to the Kokua Crew that they have “no idea what is coming next” and to expect the unexpected this season. It couldn’t have been more right on.

Thank you for the little church Annso went to the other day and the friends we might meet there, and for her desire to do that. I sure wouldn’t if I were alone. Well, that’s not entirely true, because I did it at BBC and met Jeremy, Nick, Bill, the missions team, and everyone else we know there.

I just like to think of myself as this anti-social guy or something, but I’m thankful that your ways are higher than mine, Lord. Thank you for this quiet time and for bringing me into it after such a long season of busyness in Kona where it was just go, go, go all the time.

Lord, I pray for more times of prayer and worship for me alone to be with you and tune into what you are doing and saying.

There is a strength in projecting yourself to the reward in the future instead of the struggle right now, even though the struggle is strong and present. Even part of the reward can be had right now, knowing that the endurance to stay in the moment is happening right now. Easier said than done.

I made arrangements to look at this triplex the day after tomorrow. The guy wants $275K for it, and he walked me through the in’s and out’s on the phone and talked to me about how good a job real estate is and how well it takes care of you in the future. You don’t get paid now, but it builds for the future.

Bill gave me this:

“…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ( Hebrews 12:2)

He encouraged me to cultivate an attitude that focuses on the rewards instead of the challenges, which goes with what I have been challenged about. First, the heavenly reward, and second, the earthly reward.

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“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:4)