Psalm 40:1 In times of pain and distress, we naturally yearn for immediate relief. We cry out to God for swift intervention and comfort. Our pleas are filled with urgency, desperate for Him to act and alleviate our suffering. Yet there are moments when His response seems delayed, and we find ourselves in a season… Continue reading June 26th – Psalm 40:1
Tag: Suffering
May 31st – Luke 18:8
Luke 18:8 Here in Luke Jesus poses a poignant question, wondering if He will find faith on the earth when He returns. This question underscores the lifelong journey of faith each believer undertakes. A path inevitably touched by pain and suffering. Suffering is a universal experience, and while it can lead some to lose faith,… Continue reading May 31st – Luke 18:8
May 28th – 2 Timothy 3:1
2 Timothy 3:1 Many people mistakenly believe that being a Christian guarantees a life of smooth sailing, free from trials and tribulations. However Jesus promised exactly the opposite. He assured us that we would face hardships, persecution, and challenges because of our faith. And as we draw closer to His return, these difficulties will intensify… Continue reading May 28th – 2 Timothy 3:1
May 15th – 2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 4:18 As Christians, we are called to have eyes that focus on the eternal promises of God. With faith as our lens, seeing the unseen and trusting in His unchanging truth. As we await the return of Jesus, let us fix our eyes on the eternal glory that awaits us. For though the… Continue reading May 15th – 2 Corinthians 4:18
March 28th – Luke 22:44
Luke 22:44 As we celebrate Christ, His death and resurrection, one of the most painful parts of the story is the Garden of Gethsemane. For it was there when the weight of all our Savior was about to endure overcame Him. Such was His anguish, that His soul was overwhelmed to the point of death.… Continue reading March 28th – Luke 22:44
March 26th – Matthew 24:3
Matthew 24:3 The Mount of Olives was a special place in the life of Jesus. It was there He made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where His dear friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived, and where He was betrayed by Judas. So how poignant is it that while Jesus stood on the Mount of Olives,… Continue reading March 26th – Matthew 24:3
March 3rd – Matthew 26:39
Matthew 26:39 The Garden of Gethsemane, known for its olive trees, was a place of pressing both for olives and Jesus Himself. For it is there where, in His humanity, our Savior grappled with the weight of what He was about to endure. So much so, that He sweat drops of His precious blood. Yet… Continue reading March 3rd – Matthew 26:39
December 2nd – Psalm 62:1
Psalm 62:1 Does it feel like life is one big waiting room? Waiting to see the doctor. Waiting in line at the grocery store. Waiting for next available representative. Over the course of a lifetime, we spend almost fours years waiting. Normally we wait without giving it a second thought. But when we’re hurting, when… Continue reading December 2nd – Psalm 62:1
November 30th – 1 Peter 2:20
1 Peter 2:20 When bad things happen as a result of something we did, we understand the consequences that follow. But sometimes bad things happen when we’ve done everything right. And in those times instead of asking why, we need to accept that although not every challenge is earned, every challenge is an opportunity for… Continue reading November 30th – 1 Peter 2:20
November 10th – Romans 8:18
Romans 8:18 Jesus warned that while on this earth, His followers would experience rocky times. (2 Tim. 3:12) And there’s not a single one of us who hasn’t been touched by suffering or faced trials. But the apostle Paul also tells us that nothing, absolutely nothing we go through on earth can compare to what… Continue reading November 10th – Romans 8:18
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