Suffering

Nobody likes to suffer, nobody. However, there will be some suffering in this world. Why, because you've done something heinous and evil? No. Suffering comes because we live in a broken and fallen world, where satan, who is heinous and evil, reigns.

It's not easy going through some of the things that we must. And, trust me, I know that millions go through far more than I could ever think, dream, or imagine. Yet, we will all suffer from time to time. We will all face persecution and tribulation and ridicule just because we live in a sinful world that loves to bring people down and loves to inflict suffering on everyone.

Today's word is Revelations 2:10a & c, ESV, which reads, "Do not fear what you are about to suffer...Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life."

GOD has told us that He will never leave us nor forsake us. No matter what we are going through, as children of GOD, we know that we are going through it alone. GOD is with us each step of the way. He also sends His support to us through family and friends and neighbors and songs and words. We only have to remember the suffering that JESUS endured for us, and the glory it bought for us, to see that GOD can get glory out of our suffering, if we will only rely on Him and allow Him to direct our paths.

Nobody likes to suffer; I am the worst. I want things to go smoothly and nicely, and it bothers me immensely when they don't. I also want to be found faithful and useful. Today's word tells us that if we remain faithful, the crown of life is our reward. May I be found faithful, even in suffering.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T