Heralds Digest

  “ Moreover they did not require an account from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to be paid to workmen, for they dealt faithfully. ” II Kings 12 : 15 NKJV In human economy, the scorecards for faithfulness start with the commencement of big offices, assignments, and engagements; but God starts counting from the beginning of every man’s commissioning. For example, David waited approximately 15 years from the time he was first anointed by Samuel to the time he became king over Judah. It was another seven years before he was anointed king over all of Israel. Therefore, David waited for 22 years to become king of all Israel. Notwithstanding, God requires the faithfulness of David immediately after his anointing in the response to Goliath’s threat, patience with king Saul’s oppression, leadership in the wilderness, etc. If the stonecutters, carpenters, builders, and the temple repair workers in the days of king Jehoash were found faithful in their apparently inconseq...

  “ Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts; Look down from heaven and see, And visit this vine And the vineyard which Your right hand has planted, And the branch that You made strong for Yourself.” Psalms 80 : 14 - 15 NKJV Vardyard visitation started at the garden of Eden. It is a fundamental fellowship of God, the Creator and Chief vineyard Keeper, with man - the created Being. But the fall of man changes everything…and the fallen vine was thrown outside to choose either to rot or receive the Keeper’s plan of redemption. And throughout the dispensations, spanning from Old Testament to New Testament, the story of vineyard visitation remains the only relevance of life’s reality and restoration from repudiation. And unlike the dread and death in the deceitfulness of riches, fame and worldliness, this vine has never survived without the worth, warmth, and wellness of the vineyard visitation. Notwithstanding, while the psalmist’s plea “ Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts “ is a...