GOOD REPORT

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  GOOD REPORT   Proverbs 15:28-33 Devotional:- “The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy” (v.30) NKJV Today, in the whole world, the only kind of news celebrated by men is bad news. The reporters have also realised that people want bad news. So, they hardly report good things. If you listen to the news, read from the media or browse through the net, it is all about evil things happening all over the world. This is the trick of the enemy to cage the sons of men into sorrow and break the flow of joy in the lives of the people. The scripture we read today says, “good report makes the heart glad”. You must recognise the principle of a joyful life. It is a product of regular joyful reports (Proverbs 25:25). It is what you love to hear that your life will look like (Mark 4:24). you must know you are a product of what you are hearing. Friend, this demands that you should be careful of what you hear if you want to live in joy. A sorrowful rep...

THE BLESSING OF PERSECUTION

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THE BLESSING OF PERSECUTION           

John 15:18-25
Devotional Verse:-“Remember the word that I said to you,'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also” (Vs. 20)

 


    Jesus teaches us that the blessings of the Lord are for those who go through persecution for righteousness sake (Matt. 5:10-12). It is almost impossible for anyone to live a godly life in the world without been persecuted. Jesus said that if He was persecuted, then we will also be persecuted.
 
    Persecution is a reaction orchestrated by darkness because you are the light of the world. In this world, people of no light always stand against the people in the light. The moment you sincerely give your life to Christ, your life will become different. Your decisions and actions will always be geared towards pleasing God. Since the world is known for the opposite, you will definitely stand out as been odd. Usually, people are criticized for doing what is wrong but in this case, you will be persecuted for doing the will of God.
 
    Don’t feel odd whenever you are persecuted, because Jesus has said that great is your reward in heaven (Matt. 5:12). To go through the period of persecution successfully, ensure that you stay close to the fellowship of brethren where you are recognized (Act 4:23). Refuse to be discouraged. Don’t be offended in God (Matthew 11:6). The Lord will see you through and make your story a blessing to your world. Peace!
 
Prayer: Lord, uphold me in times of persecution
 
“PERSECUTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS IS AN EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD”





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