Heralds Digest

  “ And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men indeed swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is for them an end of all dispute. ” Hebrews 6 : 15 - 16 NKJV The principle of swearing by the greater controls family relationships, political affiliations, state’s foreign affairs, etc. And when people choose to play politics in matters of economic instability, social insecurity, and human welfare, instead of tackling the menaces headlong, alignment along swearing by the greater is often the major consideration. Unfortunately, at some point in any concerned life, the considered greater in our world is often limited in their scope, size, and specification of authority. And like Abraham, those who considered God as the greatest’ greater do not run from pillar to pole, in search of a limited man. God is greater than the greatest, higher than the highest, mightier than the mightiest, bigger than the biggest, and wiser than the wisest. And by simply...

"And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise." (Hebrews 6:15 NKJV) Giving up is easy to be excused in our fast-paced world. Unlike Abraham, time is more significant to many believers than the character and charisma of God. Yet, God's word and promises are independent of time, infallible in space, and immutable with circumstances. Therefore, the fulfillment of God's promises only depend on the endurance of the potential receivers of the promise. It is more profitable to excuse time, and wait upon God rather than men.