ENTHRONEMENT ASSEMBLY DAILY DEVOTIONALS.

Sunday June 30th, 2024.

Topic : Suffering Persecution And Patience.

Memory Verse : ‭1 Peter 4:16, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

Bible Reading :‭1 Peter 4:12-14 MSG Key Verse : v13.

Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner. If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others.

As we draw the curtain on qualities of a disciple, we shall look at two important ones today. It’s good to point out that they can’t be exhausted these few Sundays. The first we are looking at today is our readiness to suffer persecution because of Jesus. Followers of Christ sometimes do come under attack because of their faith. The cross has an ugly side which gave birth to the blessing that it carries, which is suffering. The experience of the cross was very painful before it could birth redemption. When we truly follow Jesus, at some point in time, we are bound to encounter enemies of the cross, men who hate God and his ways. Such individuals are bound to put up a fight against us and what we stand for in him, which will always be contrary to their way of doing things. God himself permits such in order to use such situations to work out a better us. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Romans 5:3-5 KJV.

Another important attribute of a discipleshp is patience. “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:35-36 KJV. God’s blessings comes by promises. Promises are like seeds that takes time to germinate, grow and yield fruits. When a farmer puts a seed in the soil, he doesn’t go to sleep, but takes time to care for the seed by watering it when needed, clearing weeds that may hinder proper growth, etc. In all these, he patiently labours to care for his precious seed till the time of harvest which always vary, depending on the type of seed. Father Abraham is a living example of patience. He was promised a child and it took 25 years before this promise was fulfilled. That didn’t make him to stop following God. He remained with God till the word of promise came to pass in his life as Isaac was finally born. We have to note here that patience is a practical expression of our faith, trust and confidence in God to deliver.

Prayer :Thank you Father God for counting me worthy to be your follower. Help me be ready to suffer for you if need be at any point in time. Help me to hold on to your promises till their full manifestion in my life in Jesus precious name…. Amen 🙏🏿.

Yearly Bible Reading : Mathew 5 :31-48.

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