Judges 2:6-3:4; Isaiah 22:15-23:18; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season…ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations. 1 Peter 1:6
Sickness is a trial, but the power of God enables us to be true to our faith and shine even in the midst of physical pain. Such trials refine us as the Lord reveals our limitations and impurities to us. Trials may not seem “good,” particularly those that are health related, but God in love supplies His grace and strength, and reveals our faith to be
genuine and valuable. When dross is removed, praise, honour, and glory for our Lord is the result. May they shine out of your trial today. —Gaius C. Goff
Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear. —Annie Johnson Flint