It's important that we not neglect our earthly parents, but even more important that we not neglect our Lord. Let's seek His guidance daily through His Word because He alone can equip us for everything we face in life (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Instead of only praying when we need something, let's remember to thank Him throughout the day, considering His great love for us (1 John 3:1).
Let's never forget how much we owe our Heavenly Father.
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For more insights on God as our Father, see 3 Bad Arguments for a Female God. And even though it's not Father's Day, this one-minute devotion offers some wonderful insights on God as our Father: Putting Father's Day into Biblical Perspective.
1. Slander ruins a man's career.
2. A pastor has chronic health problems.
3. An honest man is ruined by dishonest men.
4. Believers are tortured and killed for their faith.
“Why me?” is a common question when faced with difficulty.
But a more reasonable question might be: “Why not me?”
The Bible record refutes the notion that our earthly lives will be fair and easy:
1. Slander ruined Joseph's career and sent him to prison (Genesis 39:1-20).
2. Young pastor Timothy had chronic stomach problems (1 Timothy 5:23).
3. Corrupt King Saul repeatedly tried to assassinate David (1 Samuel 24:1-12).
5. Believers have always been persecuted (Hebrews 11).
God doesn't promise earthly ease and justice, but He promises to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3-5) and use bad things for our good if we focus on His purposes (Romans 8:28).
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1. Knowing God's Word.
God’s Word is perfect, sure, right, pure, true, desirable, and sweet, making us wise, enlightening us, and warning us (Psalm 19:7-11). It is a key element in our growth in Christ.
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When we dwell on worldly things, we forget about the rewards and perfection of our eternity with Christ. We need an eternal perspective to deal biblically with life's challenges.
God gives us examples in Scripture, such as Moses who “chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin” (Hebrews 11:24-25).
And God mightily used Joseph because Joseph could look beyond his brothers' merciless hatred and trust God's purposes (Genesis 50:15-20).
Hebrews 11 gives us a list of people who weren't seeking comfort and pleasure on earth. They did what God commanded because they “were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.”
Luke 8:14 explains that some people hear the message of salvation, but “life’s worries, riches and pleasures” keep them from maturing.
When we face difficulties, let's remember “the world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 2:17).
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For more insights, see Be Prepared: Acknowledging that Our Challenges Are Serious and Be Prepared: Persecution May Come from Family.
Quote at the top from My Comfort is Jesus, Ray Comfort, BroadStreet Publishing, 12-1-2020
Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
4. Forgive people who've offended you, and let God deal with them.
Are you going through testing or trial? Apply these four principles to your circumstances and be blessed!
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Do I have a beef with The Chosen? No, I have a heart for God's people. It makes me sad to see how easily many Christians can be persuaded to accept things that contradict God's Word. We must be prepared to discern error, and we must care deeply when our Lord is misrepresented. Otherwise, we will walk blindly into deception.
