Comments on: It Came to Pass

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:58:14 +0000

Why thank you, Christina; I’m truly honored! Sounds to me like you’re doing a fine job, though. And I respect anyone who decides to home-school their children. Quite an opportunity! Keep your chin up, and God will reward your efforts!

By: christina

christina — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:34:45 +0000

(This is first post ever – don’t know if I am formatting correctly)
The Lord has been sending me many messages on “testing”, I am trying to learn from them and move on the the next lesson! I am home-educating my teenage children and one (of the many) living parables I have gained is exactly what you expressed with looking at trials as a test. My heart was greatly encouraged when I realized that God lets me “re-test” when I fail – not as punishment – but to give me the opportunity to “pass on” – when my children fail a test (anything below a C means they didn’t really get the lesson) we go over all of the info, study some more, and re-test – then they are ready for . . . the next lesson (oh, and another test!!!). I would never ask them to pass a test on material they hadn’t covered yet. Thank you for being used of God to again reinforce this “lesson”.
christina

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:37:21 +0000

You’re welcome, Robert! It was quite an honor to have this post chosen. Thanks for the kind words.

By: Robert A. Henru

Robert A. Henru — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:27:35 +0000

Robert, I just knew that you're a contributor in Faith in Workplace as well. Seems that you're a devoted Christian, glad to know that =). And thank you so much for this message. Robert A. Henrus last blog post..How to overcome limitations

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:15:41 +0000

Great to have you drop by, Vicky! Yeah, I’d be cowering under the bed too! That’s why I prefer to let things just come at their own pace. Why rush it? :-\

Thanks for the complement!

By: Vicky H

Vicky H — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:47:06 +0000

Thinking about @karenswim ’s comment about if I knew about 1/10th of the trials in my life, I totally agree. I think we sometimes forget what we would actually do with information ‘if we knew’. Besides hiding under a pillow, I think I would be in prayer almost constantly trying to get God to change His mind.

Great article Robert, but then they always are!

Vicky H

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By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:46:14 +0000

I think it’s fascinating how the preferred versions reflect the personalities of the readers. Yet another way to celebrate the diversity of the Body, you know?

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By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:38:58 +0000

Ulla,

As with other readers above, my condolences, heart and prayers go out to you in what must have been a trying time. I’m glad to hear that at least you had a positive attitude and held your head high what must have been a very trying time

Robert,

I like the New International Version myself – nice and easy for simple a simple lad like me to understand!

Cheers

Andrew

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By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:01:10 +0000

Howdy, Robyn – excellent way to view trials and tests! For me, there’s only two acceptable outcomes: either it passes on, or I move on.

You ain’t kidding about options! I have no idea how many different translations there are now; not to mention the transliterations and others as well. Something for everyone, for sure!

Thanks for the comment!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:14:48 +0000

I love to read "The Message" a translation by Eugene Peterson with the help of Luci Shaw, a poet. Messages are coming through clearly in this version that I failed to see in the King James or New International Versions. Good thing there are many options out there for us. Robyns last blog post..Find Oomph in Creative Editing!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:11:16 +0000

Robert, as I read this, I have an overall impression... "I came to pass." I do not approach things with failure in my head. If I have a trial, I want to pass through it. If I have a test I want to pass it... God opens the door and leads the way. Robyns last blog post..Find Oomph in Creative Editing!

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:05:54 +0000

Glad to have been a help, Karen. It IS amazing how stuff like that works, isn’t it?

I’m with ya on the “hide under the bed” thing, too. Good thing God keeps some things a surprise.

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:52:45 +0000

Robert, I am partial to King James too. There are just certain verses that seem more powerful. Although I also have other versions. This "come to pass" message was tailor made for me (isn't God awesome in that way!). If God gave me a sneak preview of 1/10th of my trials, I'd hide under the bed like a whimpering idiot! My old pastor used to say you can't have a testimony without a test. I can't say I always rejoice in trials but God always shows up and I am ALWAYS reminded of how much I grow during the difficult times. Ulla, I have been in your shoes and my thoughts and prayers are with you. If you ever need a friend, please don't hesitate to reach out. Karen Karen Swims last blog post..Are you a commitment phobe?