"To learn you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction." Proverbs 12:1
When is the last time you desired to be taught? When is the last time the Lord disciplined you?
Well I can say if you have read your Bible lately than you have probably been disciplined, at least I hope so, because that means you desire to learn God's Word. I can say, until this life is through, we will always need to be studying and learning God's Word, and from that, there will always be correction, training, and discipline.
So let's find joy brethren when our Heavenly Father disciplines us. For we know, in His discipline, there is love and growth, plus our relationship with Christ is strengthened.
"My child, don't ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you. for the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes those he accepts as his children. As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children...For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they knew how. But God's discipline is always right and good for us because it means we will share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening-it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained this way." Hebrews 12:5-7;10-11
Don't put off reading God's Word because you don't like the conviction or discipline. Let His discipline open your eyes to His amazing grace.
Jesus help us take a new grip with our tired hands and stand firm on our shaky legs. Mark out a straight path for our feet. May we desire to grow and learn from You more and more, thus becoming more like You everyday. Amen
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