EVANGEL DAILY MEAL DEVOTIONAL.
Tuesday 26 February, 2019.
TEXT:
Revelation 7:9-17
TOPIC:
SEE BEYOND THE SURFACE
KEY VERSE:
2 Corinthians 4:18
MASSAGE:
There is a popular Maxim that says, Whatever has a beginning has an end." In heaven, where the full fruit of Christ's redemption will be enjoyed, earth's challenges will in retrospect become trivial. In fact, remembering the challenges will only increase our Joy. Thus through God's sovereign goodness, evil shall be overcome, not theoretically but practically.
That good will eventually overcome evil and joy override suffering was demonstrated in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The disciples and friends of Jesus Christ sorrowed for three days and their sorrow was overtaken by everlasting joy of His resurrection. So the sufferings of Christians will endure for a moment, but will be translated to everlasting joy when Jesus comes and takes them home.
In this world, you will have troubles; but take heart because Christ has overcome the world through His death and resurrection. Try hard to see beyond that present predicament, that trial, that financial lack, that fear and worry. In the end, you will have courage to glorify God if you faint not. Let our text today stretch more the elasticity of your patience and godliness. The grace of God shall multiply unto you.
CONTROLLING THOUGHTS:
A true Christian face trials, temptations and persecutions boldly because of the Joy that is set before him.
PRAYER:
Gracious Lord, help me in my sojourn on earth, that I may keep my faith.
BIBLE READING FOR A YEAR
Exodus 23-24; 2 Thessalonians 2
Thanx for your time
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