BLESSINGS EVEN IN TRIALS

FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL     SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:1-3 1-2 When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: 3 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. BLESSINGS EVEN IN TRIALS God is waiting to bless those whose hearts are breaking because of sons and daughters, moms and dads, brothers and sisters who are fighting a life threatening disease. God wants you to know that He hasn’t forgotten you and He will draw nearer to you more than ever before. We can thank God and Praise Him because He has promised to give you strength in the toughest of times. He knows every tear drop and is waiting to hug you and give you comfort. If you trust Him and have accepted Jesus as your personal Savior then the Bible reminds us that “Joy comes in the morning”. I sat at the bedside of a football team mate in the last stages of cancer. The Morphine did not cancel the pain and yet he talked to me about the love of the Lord. He was trying to imagine how Heaven would be and joy filled his soul as he concentrated on living eternally in heaven free of imperfection and walking with Jesus. We prayed thanks to God for what He had prepared for my friend. At the end of the prayer He asked me to get his parents. I told his parents that he was asking for them. He told them I love you mom and dad. His dad asked if he was in pain and he smiled a big smile and in perfect peace he said “no all is good.” His dad said then close your eyes and rest. He said “Jesus” and closed his eyes and went to meet Jesus. “Oh death has no sting but is swallowed up in victory by Jesus. PRAYER THOUGHT: Dear Jesus we pray for all the victims of cancer today and the loved ones who are walking the passage with them. May their faith give Godly comfort which this world cannot give. We pray for a cure to be discovered soon. In Jesus name, Hallelujah, Thine the glory. Amen