Daily Devotional: Thursday, Sept 10
Speaker: Paul Diaz Theme: Myth: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle Weekend Music links on iTunes: Happy Day by Tim Hughes; Not to Us by Chris Tomlin; Came to my Rescue by Hillsong United; You'll Come by Hillsong United; Shine Your Light On Us by Robbie Seay Band. Read: 1 Samuel 1:1-20; Romans 5:3-5 Think: I am sure that asking any parent about having children in their lives will tell you it is full of laughter, smiles and joy (depending on the day!) but they would not deny that it also brings trials and troubles. This was certainly the case for Hannah in today's reading. Not only did she have problems having children in a society where that was the greatest failure for a woman but she was taunted by her rival, chastised by the priest and having had a child in an answer to prayer she then gave him up to the Lord for His work. It is hard to see the blessing in this for Hannah and yet she had found God's favor and been granted her prayer and we can now see that through this Israel had been given hope and a Godly man to advise the King.While it is not true that "God's favor means no trials or tribulations" it is true that there is always a benefit for us and through these trials we grow and find hope in God. Do: Take a moment to think about the blessings that you DO have even in the midst of trials, perhaps the support of friends or good health or people to encourage you to rely on God. Pray: Lord we thank you for the blessings we do have in our lives and for the opportunities to grow in perseverance, character and hope in You and Your promises of eternity. Thank you especially for _______________ which makes this situation less of a burden.The eDevotional is written each week by a team of volunteers from Timberlake Church. |
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