Many Christians are confused about Christianity. I’m one of them.
Sometimes I start thinking Christian life is about God sparing me from every difficulty.
Then I read verses like Romans 15:3-4:
“For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: ‘The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.’ For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
If everything was easy in life, we'd all be shallow, selfish, immature Christians, unable to endure hardship.
But God’s purpose is to make us into His image.
People and circumstances insulted the Lord Jesus, and they will also insult you and me.
But that gives us reason to rejoice…for we can learn endurance by grabbing encouragement and hope from His Word.
Are you under fire today? Grab His Word.
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What wonderful words of encouragement. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo true... "difficulty produces perseverance and perseverance produces character and character produces HOPE"! Thankfully His hope never disappoints! :) stopping by from NOBH
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful reminder about the importance of the Word of God. We really can never overestimate It's power. In every circumstance of our lives. Thank you so much for sharing this reminder. And for linking up with NOBH! Smiles -
ReplyDeletegreat message...wishing you a Happy Mother's Day
ReplyDeleteYes! I have grown so much through the struggles-much as they hurt. These, however, are “growing pains” that truly bless. Thank you for this reminder!
ReplyDeletePraise God! "let us run with perseverance the race set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and finisher of our Faith..." Thanks for the encouragement
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