November 13. Jeremiah ch. 52–Lamentations 1, 2

IT IS ALL THE WORKING OF GOD

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“a..or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 NIV

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HAPPY DAY TO YOU: We give Satan more glory than he deserves. He is actually a minister of torment permitted to serve God's purpose. Paul had a thorn in his flesh, which he did not enjoy. He took it to the Lord three times, and each time, God refused to take the thorn away. Instead, He told Paul what we all need to ask for and learn to work with when torments persist. GOD'S GRACE is the name of the minister or provision that sustains us. God's grace is what enables us to function in spite of disabilities or limitations.

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I have seen grace in action in my life and in the lives of others many times. Joni Eareckson Tada is a living example of someone who is fulfilling her purpose in life despite being wheelchair-bound and sometimes experiencing physical pain as a result of an accident. You can read any of her books. She writes about her faith in God despite her circumstances.

I have been bereaved of children three times, despite fervent prayers that they would not die. Yet God still took them. On my side of the world, you are labelled a witch or an outcast of God. Such a label is enough to keep a woman hiding, filled with fear and shame, and believing that her voice should not be heard at all. Yet God's grace continues to keep me going in my God-given purpose.

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Are you tormented in any way? Take it to God. If God takes away the torment, thank Him. If He does not, take hold of His grace and keep moving forward in life, knowing that you are empowered by it. Never focus on fighting Satan and making him your life's project.

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Dear Lord, in Your love for mankind, give us a full understanding of Your majesty that will humble us and keep us focused on You, in the name of Jesus.

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