Esther 4:14
March 23, 2024
Day Thirty-Four of Lent – “I Thirst”
March 23, 2024
THE 23rd OF MARCH
THE LORD BLESSES US WHEN WE ARE REPROACHED FOR HIS NAME
If you are reproached for the Name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. – 1 Peter 4:14
Whenever an injustice is done to us, the Lord gives us a higher measure of anointing of the Holy Spirit, to be able to overcome the suffering. God wants us to be able to handle all trials victoriously (even the ones we cause), and so much more when we suffer unjustly or are persecuted because we are Christ’s.
This verse is not about being filled with the Holy Spirit, which is an inward experience. When the Holy Spirit rests upon us, the glory of the Lord will give us favor with others. Even the evil people will know then, that there is something different about us and will be hindered in carrying out their evil plans. This anointing is a wonderful gift and it empowers us to act in the Name of Jesus. May we always be enlightened and counseled by the Holy Spirit.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
What a favor we have in Your Name, Lord Jesus! By the anointing of the Holy Spirit, You give us the power we need to handle persecution without losing faith. You give us favor in front of our enemies and You do not let them attack us more than we can handle. How wonderful it is to be Your child, Lord God! Because we are in Your hand, we are in the safest possible place, in the spiritual realm, even if in the physical world we are in a dangerous situation. Thank You, that we can say as the apostle Paul did “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Amen
Source: thetruthstandsforever
