Today's devotional
Trouble is really only temporary. It hardly seems so at the moment, but trouble easily jades the real perspective.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." (1 Peter 1:3-5)
Present reality is that we are abundantly blessed by our Father in Christ. We have experienced a new birth into a living hope through Christ's resurrection. An inheritance is securely reserved in heaven for us - protected by the very power of God until the time it is to be given. These things are important to remember in the face of trouble.
"In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:6,7)
Trouble is easily defeating if we lose sight of our identity and inheritance. Trouble has potential to blur the facts of who and whose we are, as well as the progressive path of life. Troubles are not designed to ruin us, but rather to refine us! If we allow them to strengthen character, we are made more fit for the coming kingdom.
Troubles often come through no choice of our own, but we do have a choice in what we do with them. "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials" (James 1.2) The mental choice to "consider" the value of trials makes all the difference.
I'm convinced that an "identity crisis" is the biggest challenge in handling life's troubles. For that reason, Peter's words in chapter one, verses three to five are especially important. Keep "living hope" in view. Do not lose sight of your assured inheritance. Life's troubles are designed to prepare us to value and receive these great promises.
Life will surely involve some kind of trouble today, whether great or small. Remember your identity and hope. Mentally choose the positive value of these troubles. Press on with the progressive plan your Father has for you.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." (1 Peter 1:3-5)
Present reality is that we are abundantly blessed by our Father in Christ. We have experienced a new birth into a living hope through Christ's resurrection. An inheritance is securely reserved in heaven for us - protected by the very power of God until the time it is to be given. These things are important to remember in the face of trouble.
"In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:6,7)
Trouble is easily defeating if we lose sight of our identity and inheritance. Trouble has potential to blur the facts of who and whose we are, as well as the progressive path of life. Troubles are not designed to ruin us, but rather to refine us! If we allow them to strengthen character, we are made more fit for the coming kingdom.
Troubles often come through no choice of our own, but we do have a choice in what we do with them. "Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials" (James 1.2) The mental choice to "consider" the value of trials makes all the difference.
I'm convinced that an "identity crisis" is the biggest challenge in handling life's troubles. For that reason, Peter's words in chapter one, verses three to five are especially important. Keep "living hope" in view. Do not lose sight of your assured inheritance. Life's troubles are designed to prepare us to value and receive these great promises.
Life will surely involve some kind of trouble today, whether great or small. Remember your identity and hope. Mentally choose the positive value of these troubles. Press on with the progressive plan your Father has for you.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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