Psalm 34:19, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." Usually when affliction strikes, our first instinct is to question God! But then we’re taking our eyes off of Him and placing them on ourselves. However, Christ shares in our sufferings and empathizes with us. He knows … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Molded by Suffering, pt4
Tag: Suffering
Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." This past Sunday, we were reminded that our purpose even in the midst of suffering; is to live for Christ. However, even on a good day, living for Christ … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Molded by Suffering, pt3
Philippians 1:29 "For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake..." Suffering can come like a storm, overwhelming us with the darkness of despair and the sinking feeling of a journey traveled alone. While the world looks for … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Molded by Suffering, pt2
Psalm 27:13-14, "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." Suffering is never neutral. Meaning, we bring to our suffering our thoughts about God, sin, and trials. In other words, … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Suffering, pt4
2 Corinthians 12:8-10, "Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Suffering, pt3
Deuteronomy 31:6, "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." Suffering can make you feel isolated and alone. Suffering can also make you feel as if God has forsaken you. Suffering can make … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Suffering, pt2
Romans 8:18, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Often times suffering does not make sense. When trials come our way, whether it is job loss, sudden illness, the death of a loved one, or whatever else we may be facing, we don't … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Suffering, pt1
Our services have temporarily been put on hold, but we will continue to encourage you with God's Word. The following sermon was prepared by Ps Lucas Stoltz this week for your edification and uplifting. Click here Psalm 90:12, to download or stream the sermon, and follow the notes below. May the Lord speak into your … Continue reading Psalm 90:12, Wisdom in Suffering
