“And have you forgotten His encouraging words spoken to you as His children? He said, ‘My child, don’t underestimate the value of the discipline and training of the Lord God, or get depressed when He has to correct you. For the Lord’s training of your life is the evidence of His faithful love. And when He draws you to Himself, it proves you are His delightful child” (Hebrews 12:5-6)

Isn’t it remarkable that the words above are called God’s ENCOURAGING WORDS spoken to you as His children? But what could be encouraging about a discipline? Well, Jesus faced the same. Hebrews 12:3 says: “So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls, so that you won’t become worn down and cave in under life’s pressures.” There are disciplines the Lord may make us go through in seasons. So, what could be encouraging about them? The “Lord’s training of your life is the evidence of His faithful love” and it proves that we are His delightful children!

Hence, Hebrew 12:11 says: “Now all discipline seems to be painful at the time, yet later it will produce a transformation of character, bringing a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who yield to it.” Praise God for His loving wisdom. So how should we respond? Hebrews 12:12-14 continues: “So be made strong even in your weakness by lifting up your tired hands in prayer and worship. And strengthen your weak knees, for as you keep walking forward on God’s paths, all your stumbling ways will be divinely healed! In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness….” O Lord! Establish us! Yea! Establish us!

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BeEncouraged❤ Freely Received. Freely Give