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
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
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
Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Many who read this are experiencing various kinds of trials. These trials may be minor or they may be very major. Some … Read more
Psalm 107:29 (NKJV) 29 He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. Today we were at a place called the overlook. It’s a local spot where we like to sit and enjoy the ocean view. As we sat there, we watched the raging sea, with large waves crashing, and listened to the wind howling. And … Read more
Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Every one of us is facing some kind of trial or hurdle that we need to overcome. For some of us it’s the loss of a loved one. For others, it’s a financial crisis. … Read more
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted … Read more