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Devotional for April 28, 2025

THE REWARD FOR LONGSUFFERING

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 1 Timothy 1:16

“However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.” (1 Timothy 1:16)

Additional Verses

📖 2 Corinthians 4:1-18; Galatians 5:22-26

Longsuffering is one of the fruits of the Spirit and every child of God is supposed to have the fruit of the Spirit. This longsuffering means enduring in all situations in the same way that the LORD Jesus Christ endured all situations when He came down from Heaven. Jesus Christ gave the example of longsuffering and as a child of God, you should also strive to be like Him. In the life of a child of God, the road is not easy for there are many trials, tests, temptations and persecutions. This is the kind of life that a child of God may face at one point in time. All these situations are there to raise you into a stronger and brave child of God. The only way that you can overcome the trials and temptations is by longsuffering, that is patiently waiting upon the LORD and trusting Him. You will find that when the fruit of the Spirit is not full in you, you will not be able to overcome the situations that come upon your way because longsuffering does not work on its own but it goes along with love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control. When you are faced with an adversity, because of the one who is in you who is greater than the world, you are expected to overcome and when you do that the LORD will reward you. The reason why many cannot overcome is because of fear. Fear works hand in hand with doubt. Just imagine in such a situation you cannot even overcome the smallest temptation and therefore the LORD will not reward you. This reward which the LORD is talking about is of an overflow of blessings and anointing into your life. But remember, it only comes after enduring. The LORD wants so much to reward His children but how can He reward you when you are not longsuffering and trusting Him? Put all your trust upon the Lord and wait patiently for God’s time is the best. Alleluia!

Prayer

Dear LORD Jesus Christ, give me the strength to endure any persecutions that I may go through just like how You showed patience and long suffering when You were persecuted and went on to die for me at the Cross. I know that if I am truly patient, I believe that each day I am closer to eternal life. In Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.