GOD'S CORRECTION IS FOR A PURPOSE

                                                  GOD’S CORRECTION IS FOR A PURPOSE

                                                                Lamentation (3:22-39)

God’s mercy makes Him correct and not destroy His children when they sin. When suffering the consequences of sin, God’s mercy remains evident. God punishes out of love (Hebrews 12:5-8). What did the writer warn the sufferer not to do (v.39)? Don’t wallow in self pity! List 5 constructive things you should rather engage in (vs. 24, 26, 28, 29&30). Never mind being derided or humiliated – rather look beyond the suffering to the time of God’s restoration. So God controls what happens to His children and we can always trust His unfailing mercy to terminate suffering when our obedience is complete. (Cor. 10:6). 

 

DO YOU TRUELY LOVE THE LORD

DO YOU TRUELY LOVE THE LORD?

                                                                                                    (John 21:15-25)

 

It is one thing to say that you love the Lord Jesus, but the real test is the unconditional willingness to serve Him. Do you possess the devoted love for your LORD? The love for Christ lives no choice except to honour and serve Him devotedly. The Lord Jesus Christ never settled for quick, superficial, half-hearted answers. He wants well-thought and considered decision to follow and live for Him. Read vs. 15&16 again. Love for Christ is the foundational factor for Christian service. Any service that is not borne out of the love for Christ cannot receive His blessings. Christ describes the young believers as “Lambs”. As a young person you need spiritual care. You need to feed constantly on the word of God for survival. You should have a daily refreshing quiet time. If you live without Christ’ presence in your life much of what you do may result in fruitless efforts. You need the fellowship of the brethren. How often do you attend Bible study and prayer meetings in your group?

Let the love of Christ constrains and compels you always.

 

BE ZEALOUS FOR GOD

                                                       (Revelations 3:14-22)

 

Laodicea was the richest of all the seven cities mentioned in the book of Revelation. The church was also very wealthy. The church adapts to its surrounding society and compromises with the world. It professes Christian and yet lives in self-sufficient prosperity and worldliness. The believers there did not take their stand for God. Some believers today believe that numerous material possessions are a signs of Gods approval for one’ spirituality. True value is not in physical riches but in a right and growing relationship with Christ. Are you a lukewarm, nominal, Christian? If you feel indifferent to daily quit time, Bible study, fellowship, you have begun to shut Christ out of your life. There is a great warning against lukewarmness. Examine your life and be zealous for God. It pays to serve the Lord.

 

Pray that God should renew your strength and make release more grace upon your life and make you useful  in your generation.  

 

GOD'S CORRECTION IS FOR A PURPOSE

                                                  GOD’S CORRECTION IS FOR A PURPOSE

                                                                Lamentation (3:22-39)

God’s mercy makes Him correct and not destroy His children when they sin. When suffering the consequences of sin, God’s mercy remains evident. God punishes out of love (Hebrews 12:5-8). What did the writer warn the sufferer not to do (v.39)? Don’t wallow in self pity! List 5 constructive things you should rather engage in (vs. 24, 26, 28, 29&30). Never mind being derided or humiliated – rather look beyond the suffering to the time of God’s restoration. So God controls what happens to His children and we can always trust His unfailing mercy to terminate suffering when our obedience is complete. (Cor. 10:6).