All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
The earthly father who loves his children does not allow them to go unrestrained. He will discipline them to teach them to do right. God disciplines us for our good so we can share in His holiness (Hebrews 12:10).
God uses the Bible, our circumstances, and other believers to train us to live rightly. When we are uncomfortable in our relationships or circumstances or a Bible passage convicts us, we should ask God what He desires to teach us today.
Dear Gracious heavenly Father, strengthen my weak hands and my knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for my feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. Help me pursue peace with everyone and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. I pray that I do not come short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that I commit no immoral or godless act (Hebrews 12:12–17). Lord, thank You for loving me enough to discipline me. Although discipline is not enjoyable but sorrowful, I know when I have been trained by it, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness afterward.
Daily Devotion
God loves you too much to allow you to do wrong.
Hebrews 12:11 NASB95
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
The earthly father who loves his children does not allow them to go unrestrained. He will discipline them to teach them to do right. God disciplines us for our good so we can share in His holiness (Hebrews 12:10).
God uses the Bible, our circumstances, and other believers to train us to live rightly. When we are uncomfortable in our relationships or circumstances or a Bible passage convicts us, we should ask God what He desires to teach us today.
Dear Gracious heavenly Father, strengthen my weak hands and my knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for my feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. Help me pursue peace with everyone and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. I pray that I do not come short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; that I commit no immoral or godless act (Hebrews 12:12–17). Lord, thank You for loving me enough to discipline me. Although discipline is not enjoyable but sorrowful, I know when I have been trained by it, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness afterward.
In Jesus' name, amen.