By THE SPIRIT it is written in Hebrews chapter 12:
5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons:
“My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD,
Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens,
And scourges every son whom He receives.”
7 If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?
8 But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.
9 Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live?
10 For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.
11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
FATHER’S grace is sufficient for us no matter what state we are in. If we are being physically, mentally, or emotionally challenged let us embrace the challenge and receive the profit to be gained in the experience. If we are never challenged, how can we then relate to those who are? Jesus had compassion on the multitudes as He ministered healing and deliverance. He fully understood what they were going through and His unconditional Love prevailed on their behalf. He came that we might have life and more abundantly.
Our challenges are only temporary and we must not let them overshadow our pursuit of life, peace, and holiness. Yes, we will be persecuted for Christ’s sake yet we know that in the end we will receive our Heavenly reward.
12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,
13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.
14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
15 looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;
No matter what state we are in, let us draw on the strength and power of Our Heavenly FATHER for HE is our sufficiency in all things. Let our ministering angels come forth on our behalf just as they did when Jesus had completed the testing in the wilderness. In 2 Corinthians chapter 12 FATHER told Paul “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Life has its ups and downs but it should not determine our commitment to peace and holiness. FATHER is looking for those who are trustworthy and consistent in their walk. Let us be counted among those Sons and Daughters.