Romans 8:18 (NKJV) 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. This verse brings us a message of great hope! Not a single one of us likes suffering. It’s hard, it’s disheartening and it can be miserable … Read more
Acts 14:21-22 (NLT) 21 After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, 22 where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. As … Read more
Daniel 3:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. 20 And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind … Read more
1 Corinthians 1:9 (NKJV) 9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. I think these are the words I use most whenever I hear of troublesome times for people. I remember when my Dad was going in for heart surgery. I felt so weak … Read more
Psalm 34:19 (NKJV) 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. Affliction; Something that causes pain or suffering. Ailment, trouble, indisposition, menace, trouble. We have all experienced something that falls into at least one of those categories. Maybe we’re even facing something like that right now. … Read more
James 1:12 (NKJV) 12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Did you know that if we endure trials, God says we are blessed? This is an interesting statement. Before we dig … Read more
Psalm 56:3 (NKJV) 3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. Over the years there is something that I have noticed happening in the lives of many believers when we face a trial. For some reason, many people tend to run away from God when they face something hard. They get scared, and … Read more
Hebrews 12:8 (NKJV) 8 But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons. The hardest part about facing a trial is to make sure we don’t try to get out of it too quickly. That might sound odd, but most times there is something in that trial … Read more
Psalm 30:5 (NKJV) 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. We all face trials. We all weep at times. It’s part of life here in the natural. What are you facing today that’s causing you to … Read more
Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We must understand that having faith does not always stop things from coming against us. We will still have trials and tribulations. However, faith is what will get us through those hard and trying seasons. If … Read more
James 1:2-3 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. If you enjoy trials, please raise your hand. No, I didn’t think you would raise your hand. I didn’t raise mine either. Nobody enjoys trials. They are, after all, … Read more