Today's Word of Blessing

PATIENCE BRINGS REWARDS

How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.    (Psalm 31:19)

  Dearly beloved, God will reward you for your patience.

In a family, a wife together with her husband sought God, received His anointment and led a godly life. But there was a problem. Her parents-in-law came to reside with them. After some time, the mother-in-law created problems and disturbed the peace in the family.

Do you know what the daughter-in-law used to do? She would go straight to her room and kneel down and plead with God. After peace was restored, she would come out of the room. Many days passed like that.

In course of time, the hard-hearted mother-in-law changed. She repented for speaking ill of her daughter-in-law and began to admire her. After a while she passed away. Everyone praised the daughter-in-law for her patience. The Lord was with her during her time of affliction and she endured everything patiently. He exalted her at the appropriate time (1 Peter 1:7).

The Bible says, “In your patience possess your souls” (Luke 21:19). “Your sufferings are for a while” (1 Peter 5:10). Surely there is an end for them. The Lord will change all your sorrows. Do not be troubled!

Hold on to the promises of the Lord and rejoice in the Lord at all times. If your name is ‘Ruth,’ keep saying: “Ruth! Fear not! Rejoice and be happy! The Lord will do great things.” Repeat these words again and again in faith and praise the Lord. Then the Lord will say, “Daughter of Zion, your faith is great; Rejoice and sing. I will do great things!”

The Scripture positively says, “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you” (Psalm 31:19). Accordingly, God will exalt you in a wonderful way and bless you.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus,

You are the God of patience and comfort. I look to You in my affliction. Turn to me and hear my cry. I believe that all things work together for good to them that love God. I wait for your blessings. Answer my prayers. Deliver me from my hardship and bless me with good things. Reward me for my patience.

In Your matchless name I pray.

Amen.