God speaks today Friday | July 16, 2021

Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: (Habakkuk 3:17)

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:12)

God, through thick and thin

Churches and pastors must prepare their congregations for the inevitable sufferings and adversities that come with being a believer. Often, despite our best efforts, trials will persist, and we must accept that God is sovereign and knows what is best for us. Our sufferings may be because we are doing God's will, and we must trust that He is working positively in our lives. We must maintain an attitude of surrender to God's will, and nothing can separate us from His love. Read more...

Cross Reference

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. (Acts 14:22)

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: (1 Peter 4:12)

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. (1 Peter 2:20)

Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish; they are black unto the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up. (Jeremiah 14:2)

Comments:

Edgar Hoyos

: God bless you

Estela Sanchez

: I sing "No one can take away the joy that I have, because God gave it to me ...." The Christian must enjoy eternal life since we are saved and not wait to get to heaven for it. God bless you.

Marcela Fuentes

: Excellent devotionals, they are very useful for my daily life. Thank you for sharing these beautiful resources every day. May the Lord prosper your ministry.

Enrique Orellana

: Blessings, thank you for sharing this devotional, to start off with a blessed day.