DIFFICULT LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH SUFFERING:

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BIBLE MEDITATION:
Hebrews 11:21 - "By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of
Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Jacob became a wounded worshipper because God did not withhold the rod of
correction. The wounded in life are those who have learned difficult lessons
through suffering. Do not resist the Shepherd's rod of correction. Is the
wounding painful? Indeed. Does it seem that you will not be able to bear it?
Most certainly. Then, why would He subject you to such pain? Because you have a
Father who loves you so much that He is willing to hurt you to heal you. What
you need to focus on is not your pain, but your Savior. God didn't save you to
take you to heaven. That's a fringe benefit. God saved you to make you holy as
He is holy.

ACTION POINT:
Read Hebrews 12:1-13. What application can you make from this passage for your
life today?