God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him
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James 1:12
Why does God bring tests into our lives? Is it because He wants to give us a hard time or embarrass us? No. It is because God wants us to learn. He wants us to mature spiritually. God wants us to learn to trust Him, even when we don’t understand Him. He wants us to be patient with Him, even when He doesn’t work according to our schedules.–
James 1:12
The Bible says, “For whom the Lord loves He disciplines”. Although God will punish you when necessary, the word discipline also means “to train.” God wants to teach you. He wants you to grow. He loves you so much that He will bring a series of tests and lessons into your life to whip you into shape. Those very tests, those very difficulties, and those very obstacles are indications of God’s love for you.
When you start to cross the line and do something you shouldn’t, God’s Holy Spirit will be there to convict you. When you try to do something wrong, God will put an obstacle in your path because He loves you.He will bring difficulties in your way because He wants to save you from the enemy’s snare.
When it gets to the point where you don’t get convicted by the Holy Spirit nor feel remorse when you do what you know is wrong, then you must be concerned. God may be giving up on you. But when you are convicted or punished, that is a sign you are a child of God and He loves you enough to show you when you are going astray. Instead of seeing God’s chastening as an intrusion in your life, welcome it. And be thankful He loves and cares for you.
Prayer:
Father, thank you for your discipline.Scriptural Reading:
James 1:12-27
