Hebrews 12:1-13
Today as we continue in chapter 12. I want us to look at verses 4-6. The author wants us to understand why we face trials and persecution of various kinds. God uses them to educate and discipline us. Both of which are evidences of His love for you and me. Be careful that we understand that God’s discipline is always for our best. No matter what discipline you have received from parents or others, God discipline has our best in mind. God’s discipline is the purest and truest of all discipline we may receive. Sometimes this idea is hard to swallow because discipline and love don’t seem to go together. But love is at the very heart of God’s discipline. But let us not get caught up also in that trials and persecution come only because God is disciplining us. He also wants to teach us. He is not satisfied with us staying where we are spiritually. He wants to move us forward, to help us grow, to deepen our love for Him. The trick in all of this is to determine which it is. The answer I believe is found in understanding that God wants His best for us. No matter if its discipline or education, God always has His best in mind for us. Today are you facing a difficult road? Where is your focus? On the difficulty or God?
Father today as I face trials help me to fix my eyes on you. Help me to understand that you have your best in mind for me. I need your strength; I need your wisdom as I face rough waters. Thank you for loving me enough to teach and discipline me.
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