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Derek finishes this study by pointing out that all nations will have the gospel preached to them—and that includes the Jewish people. At some point the full number of the Gentiles will be brought into the kingdom and the hardening of the Jewish hearts will end. That will open wide the door of salvation to the Jews. Derek exhorts us to give hope and comfort to them, which will hasten the day of Jesus’ return.

In today’s study Derek points out that all creation is looking forward to the return of Jesus when the sons of God will be revealed in all their glory. When Adam and Eve fell, creation was subjected to the circumstances of sin. But at Christ’s return, redemption will encompass all creation as well as man.

Derek finishes this study on patience with five principles for growing patience in our lives. First, we recognize that patience is essential; second, we submit to God’s discipline; third, we learn to see God’s hand in frustrations that come our way. Fourth, whenever we fail in respect of patience, we confess it as sin and repent. And fifth, we cultivate a sensitivity to God’s timing.

As Derek finishes this study, he shows us, from the book of Colossians, that all things of God are available to us in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the image of God and all the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him. All that God has, has been provided for us in Christ, and it is through our understanding of the riches in Him that we receive of His fullness.

One of the mental fortresses we battle is pride. Derek stresses that the essential condition for receiving the Word of God is humility. He shares that in the process of self-humbling we must put down pride and choose humility instead. As we do so in God’s sight, He will give us the grace to succeed.

In finishing this study, Derek explains how Christ became a curse for us when He hung upon the cross. He exhausted every curse for each of us so we would not have to bear them. Then He gives us the opportunity to acknowledge the finished work of Christ on the cross and receive the blessings in our lives as a result.

Derek finishes this week by stressing the importance of responding to God when He speaks to you. Repeatedly ignoring or sidestepping His promptings can cause you to be rejected. This is not God’s will for you.

“Hope is pictured as an anchor of the soul,” Derek explains. “And it’s described as sure and steadfast and it enters in within the veil. It passes out of time into eternity. It’s fastened in the Rock of Ages in the very presence of Almighty God.” So, run to the altar when the enemy is breathing down your neck! Don’t miss this encouraging broadcast.

When you’re having a hard time, what do you do? Derek Prince says you turn to the Scriptures, read and believe them. They’ll encourage you and strengthen your hope which will produce perseverance. Perseverance in turn produces proven character; and proven character produces a hope that is not disappointed.

Derek finishes his message of love with an offer for those listening to make a commitment according to Philippians 3 to share in Christ’s sufferings for the church. This is a personal decision between you and the Lord. As a result, you will draw closer to Him and find a new place in your relationship; also laying down your life for the love of the brethren.