Discipline benefits
This week I have been reminded of the Scripture from Hebrews 12:11 "For the moment, all discipline seems not to be pleasant, but painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness".
I remember as a young Christian, I struggled with this verse. I knew the Lord was challenging me with it, and I knew it was wisdom to receive it, but I didn't find it easy.
Some of the benefits of discipline include enhanced productivity, resilience, better relationships, better focus, achieving goals – just to name a few.
However, this verse tells us that a great benefit of allowing ourselves to be trained by the discipline of our Lord and Friend, is that it will bring the peaceful fruit of righteousness to our hearts.
The book of Hebrews chapter 11 speaks of the value of the discipline of the Lord. V5-6 " My child, don't underestimate the value of the discipline and training of the Lord God, or get depressed when He has to correct you. For the Lord's training of your life is the evidence of His faithful love. And when He draws you to Himself, it proves you are His delightful child".
Since the nature of our Lord and our Friend, our Father God, is good; then we know we can fully trust Him with our heart and lives. Holy Spirit is with us to lead us in victory and teach us how to overcome in this life.
May you be filled with the joy and peace of His Presence, knowing that our Lord and our Friend is for us, every moment of every day.
Blessings.
Kath
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