Daily Devotional April 27, 2017
In Bad And Good Times
Pastor W.F Kumuyi
Bible Text: "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
We should thank God consistently not only when things go well but also when things are bad. Such was the attitude of Job. In a moment of time, Job lost all that he had. In the midst of the grief he worshipped God (Job 1:20). Let us share this cheering poem by Lucy Larcom: Art thou weary, tender heart? Be glad of pain: In sorrow sweetest virtues grow, As flowers in the rain. God watches, and thou wilt have sun, When clouds their perfect work have done. Many thank God only when things are rosy but tend to mellow down when challenges, and pain come their way. God promised to be with us in all situations (Isaiah 43:2). God has a purpose for everything that He allows to happen to us. If we remain in the faith and trust God, we will find the promise true that, all things work for the good of those who love God (Romans 8:28). Hence someone wrote, "Nearly all God's jewels are crystallized tears."
Challenge: Choose to thank God in every situation.
Prayer: Lord, give me the grace to praise you at all times.
Quote: God has a purpose for everything He allows
Bible Reading in one Year: Isaiah 43:2, Habakkuk 3:17-18
Higher Everyday was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.