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TEARS OF AFFLICTION!
Stella Dhinakaran
My dearly Beloved
Why Lord, why? Why me? Are you saying this when you don't know why you are going through a storm in your life? You feel you will be consumed and destroyed by this storm. But what seems unendurable is actually a test for you to be testimony for the Lord.
Jesus also taught the same to the disciples when He walked among men. He went through every pain and affliction that man could possibly go through, and through it all He show the path to come out victorious.
The Bible verse in Hebrews 2:18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. So if you are saying He does not understand, you might want to take your words back. Right from Gethsemane to Golgotha, he went through unimaginable pain, affliction, sorrow and rejection even from the Father who turned away His face when He hung from the cross. All the time, there was just one thing in His mind, salvation and deliverance of His children. But there was a sure joy that was set before Him, for after he endured the cross, He sat down at the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2).
Beloved, there were several others who went through the same experience. Nobody attained heavenly life by living a pleasurable life. Deeper the valley of affliction, higher is your calling and greater is the fruit that you will bear for the Lord. So beloved, rejoice, for every step of pain, there is a a higher purpose to bear fruit. In all of it, remember, the Lord is with you.
Prayer
Loving heavenly Father
Forgive me for not trusting you and questioning you for the situation I am in. You are the Lord of every area of my life and I surrender every other area which I am still holding on to. Father, You trod the same path and I know today that someone understands me today. Father I thank You for bring that person in my life. Lord I am Yours forever and I have resolved never to turn back. It is the cross before me and the world behind me. Use me for Your glory Lord! Thank You Master!
In Jesus name
Amen!