Devotion for Today

Triumph in Affliction

November 1, 2013

You don’t understand now why I am doing it; some day you will.
–John 13:7 (TLB)

May I remind you that physical illness is not the worst thing that can happen to you? Some of the most twisted, miserable people I have ever met had no physical handicap. Some of the world’s greatest and most useful people have been handicapped.

“The Messiah” was composed by Handel, who was suffering from a paralyzed right side and arm. Catherine Booth, in the last year of her life, said that she could not remember one day free from pain.

Helen Keller has written, “I thank God for my handicaps, for through them I have found myself, my work, and God.” Some of the most radiant Christians I have ever met were “wheelchair” saints. May God give you grace to “triumph in affliction.”

Prayer for the day

When physical afflictions come into my life, may they draw me closer to You, my beloved Lord Jesus Christ.

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19 Comments

Annie says 11.20.2011, 6:25 p.m.

Gerry, Dearly beloved in Christ, you are absolutely right! God bless you BGEA.

Kathryn says 11.4.2011, 08:41 a.m.

Praise God!

Delphine says 11.2.2011, 02:16 a.m.

Thank you so much Pastor, the Bible says God uses the foolish things of the world to conform the wise. Though I have some physical disability God is using me in a very special way. I know who I am!!

Mary says 11.1.2011, 4:24 p.m.

Thank you for this. It is very encouraging to hear this.

Cheryl says 11.1.2011, 3:09 p.m.

Fanny Crosby spent her life giving us the gift of her beautiful hymns. She said "It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank Him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight we offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me."

Chandra says 11.1.2011, 2:16 p.m.

God Bless you

Glory says 11.1.2011, 2:12 p.m.

God help me to seek your face whenever I am afflicted.

Alena says 11.1.2011, 12:00 a.m.

Praying for you, Chris...

Kim says 11.1.2011, 11:47 a.m.

Hallelujah!!!!!!!

Joane says 11.1.2011, 10:44 a.m.

Amen

Judy says 11.1.2011, 10:29 a.m.

Dear Chris: I and many others are praying for you today. May you feel the comfort you seek. I believe you will.

lurvin says 11.1.2011, 10:13 a.m.

i love today's devotional because no matter what circumstances we are currently facing; spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial; God has promised to never leave us or forsake us! thank you Lord Jesus...

Kwesi says 11.1.2011, 09:27 a.m.

wonderful. God bless you

CHRIS says 11.1.2011, 09:11 a.m.

I am dealing with RA and in so much pain this am. I need prayer!

Joe says 11.1.2011, 08:51 a.m.

Amen

Nana says 11.1.2011, 08:29 a.m.

I love today's devotion. BGEA always spot on. I receive God's grace to triumph in affliction. Amen!

Erick says 11.1.2011, 07:43 a.m.

suffering in this World sometimes make our faith down... one of the best thing to do is to listen to the Lord, as He whisper.."Don't worry I'm In Control"...

Gerry says 11.1.2011, 06:41 a.m.

It would be very wrong to assume that a person afflicted with a physical handicap was that way because it was some sort of Godly punishment. God is sovereign and chooses many different ways to demonstrate his ability to utilize all people to spread the word of His Amazing Love for everyone.

Gerry says 12.1.2010, 07:08 a.m.

The apostle Paul asked many times for the Lord to remove his unknown affilction and the Lord declined . Paul faithfully continued his ministry despite his affliction and the results are evident. Gods way are much higher than ours and he is the Potter .