Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for July 18, 2026

HUMBLY ACCEPT CORRECTION

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise the chastisement of the LORD, nor detest His correction; For whom the LORD loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.

Additional Verses

📖 Exodus 10:1-29; Proverbs 15:1-33; Hebrews 12:1-11

Count yourself blessed when you are corrected because the LORD corrects whom He loves. Revelation 3:19 says, “Those whom l [dearly and tenderly] love, l tell their faults and convict and convince and reprove and chasten [l discipline and instruct them]. So be enthusiastic and in earnest and burning with zeal and repent [changing your mind and attitude][Amp]” It is a big blessing that the LORD will rebuke you whenever you go in the wrong path. So many people when they are corrected, they want to justify their actions and try and prove that they are not wrong. They go on to erect walls of defensive mechanisms around themselves. Let me tell you that the moment you begin to justify yourself, you will be making it even worse and you move further away from the glory of God. Justifying yourself will not get you anywhere. Rather, be humble and begin to acknowledge your mistakes. The moment you accept your mistake and fully accept rebuke, God will be pleased with you and He will raise you to greater heights. It is only a fool who does not accept correction. Proverbs 15:5 says, “A fool despiseth his father’s instruction, but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.” Therefore, be wise and accept rebuke because the word of rebuke is for your benefit. Here is an illustration of a student. If the student write tests and fails, and is not corrected in whatever they may have written, when exams come they will fail. If it is a test, you write corrections so that you are fully equipped for the exam and when the same problem comes you will be able to tackle it and will pass. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Likewise, take His rod which is the Word of God which will instruct you and correct you so that you may be the righteousness of God. Alleluia!

Prayer

Thank You LORD Jesus Christ for showing me that You love me and You do not delight in me going astray. I thank You for every word of rebuke as I know that I will not be found wanting if I take heed of Your Word. In Jesus Christ’s mighty name I pray. Amen.