Today's Daily Devotional by Max Lucado is a powerful one. I had to share.....
When you have many kinds of trouble, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience. James 1:2 (NCV)
God didn’t say, “If you have many kinds of troubles”…he said, “When you have many kinds of troubles…” Troubles are part of the package. Betrayals are part of our troubles. Don’t be surprised when betrayals come. Don’t look for fairness here—look instead where Jesus looked.
While going through hell, Jesus kept his eyes on heaven. While surrounded by enemies he kept his mind on his father. While abandoned on earth, he kept his heart on home. “In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God, the Powerful One, and coming on clouds in the sky” (Matt. 26:64).
When all of earth turns against you, all of heaven turns toward you. To keep your balance in a crooked world,…think of home.
Isn't it wonderful to know our God is with us? Even through our "troubles," we can experience joy! We can use our hardships to draw closer to Him.
This devotional makes me think of the song "Bring the Rain" by Mercy Me. (It's a good one, if you haven't heard it!)
"Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings your glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain"
Have a Blessed Day!! :)
4 comments:
I love Max Lucado's words of wisdom, and I had not read that one. Thanks, Tara, for sharing. I'm so proud of the depth of Christian faith you young ones in our family have. It does the heart "good" of this old gray-haired woman to see our grandchildren and great nieces and nephews walking in the way of the Lord. Have a blessed day.
Tara, that is a wonderful devotional! I am so glad I checked the blog today! If we haven't been through trials, or aren't going through them right now, then we are headed toward them because we will all have those times in our lives. I loved where your devotional said "When all of earth turns against you, all of heaven turns toward you." Amen!!
Tara, your Dad once called my attention to a scripture that I treasure. III John 1:4 says,"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children (and grandchildren)walk in the truth." I agree with the comments made by Betsy and Alana. Tara, you are a joy to me! I love you as high as the sky! Nana 1
This devotional is so timely. I have a co-worker who is going through some major trials BUT she is negotiating the landmine without the peace of Christ.
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