The Bed of Affliction | Christian Suffering

The Bed of Affliction

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"Many are the afflictions of the righteous:

but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."

~ Psalm 34:19

Oh, the intense, lingering pain that we may be called to experience.

It's in the crushing of grapes that the wine is made

when the veil of flesh has been torn by affliction

allowing temporary discomfort to accomplish eternal gain.

In the anguish of our soul, we may doubt the Lord's love

as He filters every affliction through His loving hand.

When He allows the hedge of protection to be lifted,

Satan is limited in his power to afflict

that which is permitted by God.

Although it may grieve God's heart, He owes no explanation.

His heart is in the purpose, not in the pain.

...Satan hath desired to have you,

that he may sift you as wheat;

but I have prayed for thee,

that thy faith fail not..."

He comforts us in our affliction.

Whatever happens, nothing shall hurt His children

though troubles and afflictions may fall.

When our body is worn

and our spirit is bent

and sleep becomes more distant

still we can look into the face of affliction and say;

"For I know that my redeemer liveth,

and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

And though after my skin worms destroy this body,

yet in my flesh I shall see God."

~ Job 19:25-26

"When thou passest through the waters,

I will be with thee;

and through the rivers,

they shall not overflow thee:

when thou walkest through the fire,

thou shalt not be burned;

neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."

~ Isaiah 43:2

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Dear Soul,

Do you have the assurance that if you were to die today

you'll be in the presence of the Lord in heaven?

Death for a believer is but a doorway that opens into eternal life.

Those who fall asleep in Jesus

will be reunited with their loved ones in heaven.

Those you've laid in the grave in tears,

you shall meet them again with joy!

Oh, to see their smile and feel their touch...

never to part again!

Yet, if you don't believe in the Lord, you're going to hell.

There is no pleasant way to say it.

The Scripture says,

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."

~ Romans 3:23

Don't fall asleep without Jesus

until you are assured of a place in heaven.

Tonight, if you would like to receive the gift of eternal life

first you must believe in the Lord.

You have to ask for your sins to be forgiven

and put your trust in the Lord.

To be a believer in the Lord, ask for eternal life.

There's only one way to heaven and that's through the Lord Jesus.

That's God's wonderful plan of salvation.

You can begin a personal relationship with Him

by praying from your heart a prayer such as the following:

"Oh God, I'm a sinner.

I've been a sinner all of my life.

Forgive me, Lord.

I receive Jesus as my Savior.

I trust Him as my Lord.

Thank you for saving me.

In Jesus' name, Amen."

If you have received the Lord Jesus as your personal Savior

after reading this invitation, please let us know.

We would love to hear from you. Your first name is sufficient.

"Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved"

~ Acts 2:21b

Welcome to the family of God!

We are excited about your decision to accept the Lord Jesus as your Savior,

and would like to encourage you to find a church that you could be a part of

to help you grow in your new walk with Him.

Also, we encourage you to develop a personal relationship with the Lord

by reading the Scriptures and praying to Him often.

Talk to Him as you would talk to a dearest friend.

He desires that closeness and intimacy with you!

"He shall feed his flock like a shepherd:

he shall gather the lambs with his arm,

and carry them in his bosom,

and shall gently lead those that are with young."

~ Isaiah 40:11

Resources for your spiritual growth and discipleship.

Scriptural references for your personal study on this topic:

Job 19:25, 42:5, Psalm 34:19, 91:4, Luke 22:31-32

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