I wanted to make sure that everyone knows that the Lord is moving already to open doors for New Brothers incorporation, tax-exempt status, and more support. Praise the Lord. Who can every begin to truly comprehend the mercy of God? I know that I cannot.
Ed Cole states that all true joy is born out of sorrow (based on John 16:21). We know that James tells us to count it all joy when we fall intoo various trials and temptations. Trials work patience. Patience is mandatory for getting through the storms of life. We absoutely MUST learn to wait on the Lord as He works all things together for good. Our problem, so often, is that we jump the gun and then get mad at God because He didn't come through in our time frame.
Suffering and trial is a vital and necessary step in the growth process of all Christians and all ministries . Growth is always challenging, but Paul reminds us that suffering bears the peaceable fruit of righteousness. This is the ultimate fruit that anyone should strive for in life or ministry:Righteousnes.
May the Lord bless you today. Please keep this process in your prayers. There are many pieces and they have to come together quickly.
Thanks! In Christ - Doug
