Luke 22:32 (NKJV) But I have prayed for you, that your
faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your
brethren."
There were times we expect God to remove our hardships. But
then God permits certain situations in our life in which we will be sifted like
wheat.
Why God permits such situations?
1. To transform you.
Peter was broken terribly after he denied Christ. But then
that brokenness taught him self denial, love of Christ and dependency on God's
strength. He was transformed.
2. To make you a blessing to others.
To the same Peter who denied Him, Christ entrusted the
responsibility of strengthening the brethren and feeding His sheep cos God
knows that Peter will not depend on his own self anymore but will rely on Him
for everything. Peter who was broken once became a blessing to millions.
What we should do during the time of Hardships?
3. Guard your faith.
Jesus prayed that Peter's faith should not fail.
4. There is a period of healing between the brokenness and
standing again for God. In that time period get more closer to God.
God gave Peter a period to get strengthen in his spiritual
life and then only God wants him to strengthen his brethren.
God has a purpose in your life. Have faith upon Him and
trust Him completely. He will exalt and use you in His time.
#GHG Short Devotions
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