SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: “Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?” John 18:11
MESSAGE OF THE DAY: Jesus was well aware of his situation. He knew exactly what God had given him to do. As we read through scripture, we can see that his humanity may have thrown fear in his path, but he totally surrendered to God’s will. It was crucial for us that he did. The same is sometimes realized in our own lives. We confront problems on a daily basis. Some of these problems are created by circumstances beyond our control and others we create on our own. No matter where they come from our God in heaven allows these problems in our lives for a purpose. Just as Jesus went through his own struggles while here on earth, we too must fight through ours. Jesus was here to save creation, and his situation was to be crucified upon the cross and die for us to be saved. Our situations are varied. However, if we really look at each and every problem we confront through the eyes of our Lord, we can see that there is a purpose in each. Every situation we find ourselves in is a learning experience. Sometimes we respond irresponsibly and find ourselves being disciplined. Other times we may respond with honor and receive a just reward. But there is a purpose for all. We are being trained up in the Lord. We too are to be spreading God’s word and allowing for opportunities for others to come to Jesus just as we have had our chance. We should never run away from a situation. Instead, we should run toward it. We should pray and ask our Lord for strength and wisdom so that when we are working through the situation, we are the conquerors and not the conquered. If we prepare by study, meditation and prayer in the Word of God we will be overcomers. We have the tools at our fingertips, but we must have the faith and the trust in Jesus to use them. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!
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