My daily light - 1 February, 2022
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Blessings through suffering
*Text*
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
*1 Peter 4:14 NIV*
Are you suffering, persecuted, or losing out all you had?
The first question you need to ask yourself is that:
- Am I to blame?
- Am I doing anything wrong?, Am I commiting any Sin?, Am I doing the word of God?
Jesus suffered all kind of shame, yet was without sin and counted blessed.
You are also blessed if you endure persecutions for doing what is good.
It does not matter what you are going through right now, but a man shall reap whatsoever he shows - each time you choose to do good in times of trial, persecutions, disappointments and all kinds of trouble, you are actually planting a good seed of righteousness and no matter how long it may take - be assured of the harvest.
Don't be moved by what you see right now, focus on the coming glory.
*Text*
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed.
Romans 8:18-19 HCSB
As a child of God, you need to move by faith and not by sight - focus on the unseen because what is seen is usually there to discourage and disqualify.
The devil is there to prevent you from gathering your harvest by inflicting you with problems so that you quit - be smarter and endure the hardships.
However, not all troubles need to be endured - sometimes you need to change.
*Text*
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
*Matthew 5:10 NIV*
If your Persecutions are as a result of being disobedient to the word of God, then expect no reward - there is a blessing for those who walk after Jesus.
Jesus was persecuted for doing what is good and you aught to walk in the same.
It is fine for you to lose all you have only if you do not lose yourself - your own Soul, this must be the test to go by.
*Text*
The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, then, everything he has is in your power, but on the man himself do not lay a finger.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
*Job 1:12 NIV*
Man is the living Soul, if your Soul is intact then be assured for a blessing even if you are being persecuted.
Following Jesus means suffering for our good actions just as he suffered for our sake.
*I pray that your problems and suffering will shape you for the better today in Jesus name!!*.
_More readings_
*1 Pet. 2:20b-21*, *1 pet. 3:13-14a*,
