Pastor W. F. Kumuyi Daily Devotional — HIGHER EVERYDAY 9 December 2022 – Topic: PAIN BEFORE GAIN
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HIGHER EVERYDAY
FRIDAY DECEMBER 09, 2022
PAIN BEFORE GAIN
MEMORY VERSE: “But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy” (1 PETER 4:13).
John Huss, the Church reformer who died singing while being burnt on a stake, refused to renounce his preaching and said, “In the truth of the gospel which I preached, I die willingly and joyfully today.”
Millions of Christians have died for Christ; the tragedy of universal Christian suffering is a reality. This is because the world is generally hostile to the gospel and believers.
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Suffering is part of the Christian life and should not come as a surprise. Rather, view it as a test of faith, knowing that you are not alone. God can use such adverse conditions to refine and mature us.
Christian suffering could reveal how truly committed we are to our faithful God. Suffering develops our character, brings us closer to God and teaches us to lean on Him.
Suffering comes in different forms, but the Bible says, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). Are you slandered, rejected or imprisoned? Take courage, you are not far from home.
QUOTE: Suffering comes in different forms.
CHALLENGE: Expect persecutions; and rejoice for, no pain no gain.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, stand by me in trouble in Jesus’ name
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