No Pain No Gain

Isaiah 65

Isaiah 66

Psalm 62

John 3

Today's scripture:
Is. 65:23-24
23 They shall not labor in vain,
Nor bring forth children for trouble;
For they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the LORD,
And their offspring with them.
24 “ It shall come to pass
That before they call, I will answer;
And while they are still speaking, I will hear.

My Observation:
There are many things that Israel was facing at this time. there were faithful Isarelites as well as those who had turned their backs on God. The faithful had their share of trials and test. God promised that their children would be blessed.
And that he would answer thier prayers before they asked. Therefore he let them know
that they were not going through these troubles for nothing. Although they might not
understand or see it now, their children would be blessed because og their long suffering.

Application:
I have seen this with my Grandmother. it is something that my mother and i discussed many many times. My Grandmother has given all that she is to the work of
the Lord. Many times she sacrificed worldly stability to do what God asked of her.
She had to have been lonely and discouraged at times but she was ever faithful. IF you know me you have heard me say that she and my mother are the strongest women I have ever known... and it is true. Because of her faithfulness our family has been blessed. We are close and there for one another and each of my cousins and I have found a mate that is sent to us by God and our perfect match. God has blessed us because of my Granny's faithfulness in time of trouble. She has had her share of heartache but God as been true to his word and her children rise up and call her blessed.

Prayer:
Dear Father, help me to be as steadfast even when things are not ideal. To not run in the face of trial. To know that you reward those who are faithful to you even when times seem unbearable. I know that your word is true, from beginning to end. You have not turned you face from us but rather are there to boost us along. Help me to live a life that will heap blessings on my family.
Amen