TROUBLES​!

2 Corinthians 6:3-4 – Devotional

2 Corinthians 6:3-4

“We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God, we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; and troubles, hardships and distresses.”

As I write this, I am listening to a gospel song that proclaims “I’m getting ready to leave this world.”

Are we?

I mean, are we truly looking forward to the day when we will say goodbye to the things of this world and enter our eternal home?

Studying the biographies of some of the greatest saints across the ages, I learned that they often endured troublesome difficulties.

Many faced far greater problems than I have ever faced. Not only that, they dealt with these troubles with confidence in Jesus.

I have frequently heard certain ministers preach, and teach a feel-good gospel. They seem to say that, if you have enough faith, you will never have to deal with sickness, pain, or catastrophic events.

When I hear their teachings, I want to shout out for them to read about the life of Paul.

He endured more persecution than I can imagine, yet he was in the center of God‘s will.

The discovery I’ve made is that we can have victory in the middle of the storms of life.

I recall the song we used to sing when I was a teenager – “troubles may come, and troubles will go; we’ll trust in Jesus come weal or woe”

Now that is my aim in life.

I know that there will be troubles, but my Jesus is in control.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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