Daily Devotional: Friday, September 13 – Active Trust

“Rejoice in hope; be affected person in affliction; be persistent in prayer.” — Romans 12:12 (CSB)

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Coaches, athletes and just about each individual on earth is aware of properly the truth of trials and setbacks. All of us encounter difficult instances in our lives, and Jesus didn’t shrink back from this actuality. He addressed our troubles very clearly in John 16:33b, saying, “On this world you’ll have hassle. However take coronary heart! I’ve overcome the world.”

Whereas God by no means promised that main a Christian life could be straightforward, He assured us that He would by no means go away us nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). It’s by way of the fireplace of those trials that our religion is each examined and strengthened. So, how can we exalt God when issues are tough? Romans 12:12 (above) supplies us with a transparent recreation plan for honoring God throughout robust instances.

Rejoice in hope. We can provide glory to God when we face trials by selecting to rejoice in hope. This isn’t burying our head within the sand and pretending we’re not dealing with extraordinarily laborious issues. As a substitute, it’s a deep-seated hope and pleasure that’s grounded and rooted within the guarantees of God. Our hope will not be in seeing our circumstances change, however as a substitute within the absolute fact that Christ has already received the final word victory by overcoming the world.

Be affected person in affliction. There may be actual ache on this world. Dropping a cherished one, monetary hardships, damaged relationships, and numerous trials of every kind. Paul, the creator of Romans, was undoubtedly no stranger to affliction! He was crushed, stoned, shipwrecked and a lot extra. Nevertheless, Paul rejoiced in the truth that the glory to come back far outweighs our present struggles of life on earth (Romans 8:18).

Being affected person in affliction will not be resigning your self to a lifetime of struggling however as a substitute actively trusting in God’s timing and functions for our lives. It’s believing that “in all issues God works for the great of those that love him” (Romans 8:28). Being affected person in affliction means you will be safe within the current, even when you have no idea what the longer term holds as a result of your belief is in Jesus Christ alone.

Be persistent in prayer. Prayer is our relationship with God. It’s how we join with God and acknowledge our complete dependence on Him alone. He alone is worthy, and He alone has overcome the world. He already is aware of our trials and struggles, and thru prayer, we discover peace and luxury that He’s God, and we’re not.

Let’s give glory to God in our struggles at this time by embracing the hope Jesus gives, enduring hardships with persistence, and staying steadfast in prayer. Let’s actively belief that He’s who He says He’s and that He’ll do what He says He’ll do.

— Melissa Motes

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