Another key to standing in the midst of adversity is to keep a strong conviction of the sovereignty of God. We must affiliate and keep our hearts in close proximity with Jesus Christ. We must put everything on the alter before God in order for us to understand that all He's given is not for our own vain glory, rather it's all for His glory. That which I lay on the altar as a sacrifice to God, I cannot reclaim for myself ... all my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it some day for a crown. He has already accepted our fellowship and our living the gospel out as an offering, a sweet smelling savor, wholly acceptable unto him. We're not righteousness because of our righteous actions, rather we're righteous because of what our Lord Jesus completed as the sin offering on our behalf. When we realize that we're righteous because of Him, we cannot help but be thankful unto Him and bless His name.
There is much pain in this world. Even this is part of God's sovereign plan. The pain of life and the tribulation of this world works patience, and patience experience, and experience hope, and hope maketh not ashamed because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts – Romans 5:5. The ultimate prayer of a man of God is "God help yourself to my life ... Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to thee." As Jesus in the
In the pain and tribulation of life, God will teach us in everything to give thanks. My life in this world will soon be passed, only that which is done in Christ will last. Therefore, Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice – Philippians 4:4. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks with joy and rejoicing.
May God richly bless you in this season of Thanksgiving,
Your brother in Christ, Michael
Your brother in Christ, Michael
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