Monday the 17th

Hebrews 5:8

 

⁸Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered

 

 

Guess what?  Life is messy, it is hard, and it can be painful at times. However it is at these times that we find out how deep our faith is. It is during the height of our struggle that we will truly find where our strength lies. We learn from our mistakes, and that is the key. These hardships that are placed in our path are not the atonements for past sin, as much as they as opportunities for us to change course, see truths that have been hidden from us, and to realize that our faith, our trust, and our salvation lies, not in our own hands, but squarely at the cross of Christ. It is through suffering that we too learn obedience. Does that sound barbaric? Does that sound too harsh a price to pay? As much as I hate to admit it, I have learned very little in my life from the times of smooth sailing. As much as I do not like to do it sometimes, the hard things in life are the ones that are most sweetly savored. It is when we have come to the end of a long journey, one that has tried our patience, our strength, our emotions, and even our faith, that we can look back and see true growth in our lives. I know that many are going through some dark times now, let this give you strength, hold fast to your faith. For just as Christ’s unshakeable faith in his Father brought him through hard times that we could not imagine, our faith in Him will deliver us to the other side, stronger, wiser, and yes, more obedient.

 

May God bless and keep you,

Brian