Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for March 28, 2026

SUFFERING AND ENDURANCE

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 2 Timothy 3:12

“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”

Additional Verses

📖 1 Samuel 19:1-24; Psalm 55:1-23; Matthew 27:32-56; 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

The life of a child of God is not at all simple. There are so many things in this world that can complicate your life as a Christian. You are in this world, and while you are in it, you need to remember that the journey is not going to be an easy one. The journey is filled with ups and downs and so today, I am here to remind you that as a child of God you will go through suffering, but you should endure. John 15:19 says, “If you were of the world, the world would love his own; but because you are not of the world, but l have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” The road that leads to heaven is narrow; in other words it is not easy. But if you walk by faith and no by sight, and allow God to guide you, then you will make it through the narrow road. Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” The sufferings that you go through are there to make you humble and to keep you dependent on God. If everything was simple and you didn’t have to go through various trials and tests, then you would eventually stop worshiping God and staying rooted to His Word. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds and temptations, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3) With faith, you will be able to please God and endure every form of suffering that comes your way. Faith will build your character in Jesus Christ and once your faith is strong and great, you will not be discouraged by the trials you face. Your suffering also shows that you cannot do anything alone, but you need God to be there for you, to fight your battles for you just like He said in His Word. Endure in Christ Jesus and I tell you, the end will be great. Alleluia!

Prayer

Thank You Heavenly Father for Your Word which has shown me that the life of a true Christian is not simple. Help me to endure, as it is the only way I will be able to see glorious results in the end. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen.