TODAY'S FOOD FOR THE SOUL 2 Corinthians 4:5-18 TODAY'S RHEMA 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed
A poor old man lived in a small village where he collected timber from wood to be sold in the market to make a living. The only valuable thing he owned was a horse that accompanied him loyally wherever he went. One fateful day that seemed like every other, the old man collected timber and his horse grazed. After gathering his timber, he called his horse to take him to the market. After calling repeatedly and no response, he searched for it and the horse could not be found. At the end, the old man went to market shouldering all those timbers by himself.
On the way back home, he met his neighbor who asked him about his horse. After recalling what happened, he said, "What an unfortunate old man. You are poor, and your only valuable now is gone." However, the old man refuted, "We don't know exactly what happened, this might be a blessing from God." Others who heard his response started wondering that he might have gone senile. The next day, the lost horse has returned. It didn't return alone, it returned with some 'friends': wild horses. The old man was no longer poor as he became a rich horse breeder.
Just as a sailing boat that keeps crashing against the waves, so is our life. As long as we are breathing, we will not stop facing problems that come and go. You don't have to be worried as you have a privilege as God's child. It is true that God never promised a turbulent-free life, instead, He promised that He will always be with us. He will strengthen us to go through every storm and grant us victory. REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, With God, you can overcome your problems, as He will give you the needed strength to experience the extraordinary. APPLICATIONS 1. Have you felt the burden of your life become unbearable? If yes, what did you do? 2. Why do you need to have a close walk with Jesus? 3. How does including God in your life's journey impart strength to your life? TODAY'S PRAYER "Thank You, God for your companionship in my life. I believe that You are there in everything I am facing now and in the future. I believe You will give strength and bring me into our victories. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen. "
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