suffering

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 9:58 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Lift My Eyes.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (NASB). Recalling Your Tears (vv. 1-7) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ...

Friday, January 6, 2017, 10:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Very Best Friend.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (NIV). Grace and Peace (vv. 1-2) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God...

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 96 (ESV). His Salvation (vv. 1-8) Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his...

Sunday, October 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 39 (NASB). My Sorrow (vv. 1-2) I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle While the wicked...

Thursday, April 28, 2016, 5:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “I Do Not Seal My Lips.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 5:1-5 (ESV). Justified by Faith (v. 1) Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ...

Friday, March 11, 2016, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Open My Heart.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 5:1-15 (ESV). Jesus our Healer (vv. 1-9a) After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep...

Saturday, February 20, 2016, 7:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Fully Ready.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Luke 9:18-26 (NASB). We Must Suffer (vv. 18-22) And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying...

SUMMARY As believers, we must embrace suffering. That's what's going to make us unstoppable as a church. Jesus didn't preach that everything would be easy. In fact, he preached the opposite. But it's going to be more than worth it. And we have to arm ourselves with this type of thinking...

Friday, July 10, 2015, 4:28 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 5:1-10 (NASB). He Deals Gently (vv. 1-4) For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in...

Monday, June 22, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 1 (ESV). Steadfastness (vv. 1-4) Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace...

Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 7:47 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Pray, Pray, Pray.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 1:21-2:7 (NASB). Reconciled Through Death (vv. 1:21-23) And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet...

If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I am a Healer? If you never had to pray, how would you know that I am a Deliverer? If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer? If you never felt sadness, how would you know that I am a Comforter? If you never...

by Matt Slick It is often asked why is there suffering in the world if God is all powerful and loving. Why doesn't He stop it? Can He or is He weaker than we think? Suffering can fall into three simple categories: emotional, mental, and physical suffering. But, there are a variety of causes...

Sorry, I'm not sure if I put this in the right place :/ As the title says, I really struggle when I look at all the pain in the world. It makes me feel terrible a lot of the time when I read/see news stories talking about horrific things, particularly murder. Most recently, I get this terrible...

It was the worst mass shooting in American history – 70 people shot by a gunman, 12 of them killed, while they were watching the midnight showing of a new movie just 21 miles from where we’re sitting. There are no words to describe the anguish being felt by those who are suffering today; our...