Don't Let It Get The Best of You

The worst thing that happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don't let it get the best of you.
Will Rogers (1879-1935, American humorist, actor)

James 1:11-12
For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. NASU

Jesus left these encouraging words to us in Luke 18:29-30, “And He said to them, "Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times as much at this time and in the age to come, eternal life.” Why did Jesus leave us these words? He did it because our calling is to leave “fleshy” things.

All those things that give comfort to the world cause them great grief when they are lost. Jesus is telling us from the very beginning that we must not place our hope on such things. To believe in Christ is to experience a real relationship with Him, which also includes the sharing of His sufferings, with the end being our seeing victory through our trials, even as Christ did through His.

Sometimes those closest to us will abandon us. Jesus said this… and let it sink in good, “I came to my own, and my own received me not.” Sometimes the things that you will do for your Father may cause you temporary grief, and or pain, but rejoice for you are in good company. This life is like a quick sting of a shot, and then it is over and with our crown of life received, eternal bliss with our Lord…God Bless.
Pastor William