Daily Wisdom

Psa 116:1-2 “I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.”

Like the Psalmist who is seeking deliverance from death (Psa 116:3-4), life can be overwhelming at times, even to the point where ‘desired feelings’ appear absent. When facing such times, we need to remember Paul’s admonition in II Tim 2:1, where he uses a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer as examples of encouragement. For example:

·         Like a soldier… we need to endure rigorous discipline (II Tim 2:1-4/Heb 12:11).

·         Like an athlete… we need to train hard and follow the rules spiritually (II Tim 2:5)

·         Like a farmer… we need to labor and be patient (II Tim 2:6/Rom 2:12 & 8:25)

Meaning: We are to disciple ourselves to keep going despite suffering, all the shile staying focused on the victory, the vision of winning our race, and the hope of the harvest.

We must keep going despite suffering, staying focused on the victory, the vision of winning our race, and the hope of the harvest.

Remember: We may be faithless at times, but Jesus is always faithful (II Tim 2:13 “If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.”)

Life may not be fair, but God is always faithful!

HSAY… Todd