Wednesday 21 June 2017
My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom He delights.
Proverbs 3:11-12 (NLT)
Being disciplined is not a pleasant experience however we are being encouraged not to be upset when we experience it. Why is it important to accept discipline?
1, The Lord disciplines those He loves
Just as a natural father correct a child that he loves, God also corrects us because He loves us. If we accept God as our Father then we must accept the discipline that the Father gives to His children:
And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as His children? He said, “My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline,and don’t give up when He corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes each one He accepts as His child.”
Hebrews 12:5-6 (NLT)
2, Discipline helps you to stay on the right track
The Lord’s discipline helps us to stay on the right track, which is why David said it was good for him to be afflicted. Affliction helps us to come back to the Lord and to obey the word of the Lord:
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
Psalm 119:71 (NIV)
3, Discipline produces a fruit of righteousness in our lives
In the moment when we are being disciplined it seems painful, but later it helps us to live right in the sight of God:
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening–it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11 (NLT)
Prayer
Dear Lord, please help me to accept Your discipline knowing that You correct those you love in Jesus name.
Interview on Revelation TV about how Jesus delivered me from hearing voices in my head
Events
Goal Setting Workshop for Children
Breakthrough to Your Purpose Retreat 2017
New Books for 2017
How to Stop the Negative Voices in your Head
God bless,
Blessing Theophilus-Israel
Spiritual Life Coach
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