(Hebrews
5:8) “Although he
was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.”
Our heavenly Father is without
question the greatest of all teachers’; to even consider that the Lord Jesus
(God in the flesh) was required to face exactly the same process every
Christian here on earth faces, is almost beyond our comprehension and yet without
sin, is a phenomenal thought. We know
that He learnt obedience through the things He suffered whilst here on earth; “Although he was a son, he learned obedience
through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of
eternal salvation to all who obey him,” (Hebrews 5:8-9)
Why did He have to
suffer? We find the answer in the text; “he learned
obedience through what he suffered.” It is not different for each and every one
of His believers, every child of God will face the same process, the only way
we will also learn obedience is through our own suffering. The sooner we accept
this truth the sooner we will be free of anxiety and learn to walk by faith and
be settled in our understanding when we face our daily trials.
Thankfully this will only be for a season…
Let’s face it, suffering isn’t pleasant, but
without question needful; it teachers us to rely on Him and not our own
self-worth, which is rather pathetic anyway. O to rest in the finished work of
Calvary as it gives us such peace. He has accomplished what God the Father
required from Him, O what a Saviour we serve!
With
that now understood, let us also learn this valuable lesson; “Therefore do not
be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What
shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly
Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "Therefore do
not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.
Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew
6:31-34)
“And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a
daily rate for every day, all the days of his life.”
- 2Ki_25:30
“Jehoiachin was not sent away from the king’s palace with a store to
last him for months, but his provision was given him as a daily pension. Herein
he well pictures the happy position of all the Lord’s people. A daily portion
is all that a man really wants. We do not need tomorrow’s supplies; that day
has not yet dawned, and its wants are as yet unborn. The thirst which we may
suffer in the month of June does not need to be quenched in February, for we do
not feel it yet; if we have enough for each day as the days arrive we shall
never know want. Sufficient for the day is all that we can enjoy. We cannot eat
or drink or wear more than the day’s supply of food and raiment; the surplus
gives us the care of storing it, and the anxiety of watching against a thief.
One staff aids a traveller, but a bundle of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is
not only as good as a feast, but is all that the greatest glutton can truly
enjoy. This is all that we should expect; a craving for more than this is
ungrateful. When our Father does not give us more, we should be content with
his daily allowance. Jehoiachin’s case is ours, we have a sure portion, a
portion given us of the king, a gracious portion, and a perpetual portion. Here
is surely ground for thankfulness.
Beloved Christian reader, in matters of grace you need a daily supply.
You have no store of strength. Day by day must you seek help from above. It is
a very sweet assurance that a daily portion is provided for you. In the word,
through the ministry, by meditation, in prayer, and waiting upon God you shall
receive renewed strength. In Jesus all needful things are laid up for you. Then
enjoy your continual allowance. Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace
is on the table of mercy.” (Charles Spurgeon)
Thank you Father God for my daily supply I am
truly grateful, continue mercifully to teach all you children to obey your
wants; to God who is forever wise be glory for now and evermore…
Signing off
Tyrone
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