Jesus Admonishes

Jesus: The Shadow's Substance - Message 32 - Jesus Admonishes - Hebrews 12:3-11. "In every trial, small or great: first of all and at once recognize God's hand in it. Say at once, 'My Father has allowed this to come; I welcome it from Him; my first care is to glorify Him in it; He will make it a blessing.' We may be sure of this; let us by faith rejoice in it." – Andrew Murray

"By affliction He teaches us many precious lessons, which, without it we should never learn. By affliction He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, makes us long for heaven. In the resurrection morning we shall all say, 'It is good for me that I was afflicted' (Psa 119:71). We shall thank God for every storm." – JC Ryle