2020 Daily Devotion - Day 242
I went to seminary at Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. I am a native of southern California, so there were a great many new things to experience in the three years I spent there. There were the threats of tornados and tremendous thunder and lightning storms. There was also the beautiful snow resting on the tree branches after a snowstorm. Being it was farm country, there were many pig farms in the region which also brought teachable moments.
One day, a group of us were walking from the dining hall back to the dorms when an older car covered in dirt pulled up. We recognized the driver right away. He was one of our fellow students. His nickname was Red because of his red beard. When we got closer to the car, we quickly discovered we couldn’t get too close. He and the car reeked of a foul smell. So, we asked Red where he had been, and he told us how he got stuck behind a very large truck he couldn’t pass filled with pigs for the last 15 miles.
Living through these days of the Coronavirus sometimes reminds me of that story. We have had to put up with many difficult issues for many miles; not able to pass. However, the story about Red reminds us of something important for our time – ENDURANCE. Endurance is the key to living successfully, and we can endure. Here is why:
Romans 15:4 ESV
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
It is vital for us to read our Bibles so God can continue to speak a word of hope into our lives. Make it a daily practice. Even memorize passages which speak to your heart, and you will be amazed how it will give you greater endurance.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, sometimes we feel like we are behind a slow-moving truck and there is no way to pass. Remind us today You will remain faithful and we only need to trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
One day, a group of us were walking from the dining hall back to the dorms when an older car covered in dirt pulled up. We recognized the driver right away. He was one of our fellow students. His nickname was Red because of his red beard. When we got closer to the car, we quickly discovered we couldn’t get too close. He and the car reeked of a foul smell. So, we asked Red where he had been, and he told us how he got stuck behind a very large truck he couldn’t pass filled with pigs for the last 15 miles.
Living through these days of the Coronavirus sometimes reminds me of that story. We have had to put up with many difficult issues for many miles; not able to pass. However, the story about Red reminds us of something important for our time – ENDURANCE. Endurance is the key to living successfully, and we can endure. Here is why:
Romans 15:4 ESV
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
It is vital for us to read our Bibles so God can continue to speak a word of hope into our lives. Make it a daily practice. Even memorize passages which speak to your heart, and you will be amazed how it will give you greater endurance.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, sometimes we feel like we are behind a slow-moving truck and there is no way to pass. Remind us today You will remain faithful and we only need to trust You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
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