Isaiah 54:10
October 19, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS – 20th OCTOBER
October 20, 2023
THE 19th OF OCTOBER
NOTHING CAN DESTROY GOD’S CHILDREN
We are pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Life is not easy for anyone. We all have our own battles and share of suffering. The apostle Paul suffered more than all the other apostles, but he chose to see the bright side of every bad situation and not lose faith. Paul’s strength while being persecuted for his faith, came from knowing how much God loved him and how much Jesus had to suffer for our salvation.
You might say that you are not Paul. That is true and neither am I. But the principle is the same. We all suffer, even if we do not like it or ask for it, but we choose the way we respond to it. The only way to remain faithful is by choosing to look at Jesus and see the bright side of everything. The Lord never lets us go through something we cannot handle or conquer through Him.
Jesus said, “do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Even if our persecutor kills us, that is a blessing for God’s children, because in an instant we will be with Jesus in heaven. There is nothing we should fear, except disobeying God.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Father God, thank You for all the blessings You have brought in my life, through Your Son. In Jesus I have found true peace, joy and the strength to overcome hardships. Thank You for the help and counsel of the Holy Spirit and please help me to always follow Your advice. Help me to keep a grateful heart and never forget that as long as I remain in You and You in me, I can face all pressure, hardships, persecutions and attacks, without fear, confusion, despair or being destroyed. Thank You Father for everything. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
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