"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy
to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18 KJV
This year has not been an easy one...
to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18 KJV
This year has not been an easy one...
I underwent a number of trials and challenges which were quite stressful. But the Lord Jesus was faithful to bring me through every one of them. And although these events were both painful and at times intense, they all served to strengthen my faith, and build up my inner man. They also filled my heart with more hope in God than ever before.
In addition, I am very thankful for all those who prayed for me in 2024, whether it was one prayer or many. God used those prayers to help me through many a storm, as Satan warred against me big time.
I was hit with health issues, betrayals, disappointments, misunderstandings, accusations for a crime that was committed almost fifty years ago which I had no knowledge of and did not commit, and the loss of several friends who moved onto heaven in 2024.
So I do hope that 2025 will be a little smoother than this year was. Then again, because we are nearing what the Bible refers to as the "end times" and the "latter days," I doubt this will be the case. After all, the devil knows he is running out of time. So of no surprise, he's trying to do as much mischief as he can. Which of course means more spiritual warfare against
the Lord and His followers, which includes me.
Thus, for me, these spells trouble ahead. But it's nothing to be concerned about because the Holy Spirit, Who dwells within the life of every person who has trusted in Messiah Jesus, is infinitely more powerful than the devil and all his demons.
All said, I'm on the winning side. And to close out the year, I want to quote one of my favorite verses in the New Testament: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
Amen!
D.B.
In addition, I am very thankful for all those who prayed for me in 2024, whether it was one prayer or many. God used those prayers to help me through many a storm, as Satan warred against me big time.
I was hit with health issues, betrayals, disappointments, misunderstandings, accusations for a crime that was committed almost fifty years ago which I had no knowledge of and did not commit, and the loss of several friends who moved onto heaven in 2024.
So I do hope that 2025 will be a little smoother than this year was. Then again, because we are nearing what the Bible refers to as the "end times" and the "latter days," I doubt this will be the case. After all, the devil knows he is running out of time. So of no surprise, he's trying to do as much mischief as he can. Which of course means more spiritual warfare against
the Lord and His followers, which includes me.
Thus, for me, these spells trouble ahead. But it's nothing to be concerned about because the Holy Spirit, Who dwells within the life of every person who has trusted in Messiah Jesus, is infinitely more powerful than the devil and all his demons.
All said, I'm on the winning side. And to close out the year, I want to quote one of my favorite verses in the New Testament: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
Amen!
D.B.
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