31 Days to Fruitful Living — Day 26
Do you ever feel like a piece of fruit on a juicer? Do you feel manhandled, squeezed, and pushed in opposing directions?
Some days, I just want to say “enough.” No more. Stop.
But, I am reminded that my Savior endured much — He endured much more than I ever will.
Jesus was a finisher, and as His disciple, I am called to be faithful until the end.
The fruit of faithfulness helps one to remain. A faithful person understands that the present suffering will result in a greater glory ahead.
A faithful person learns to forgo present satifsfaction in order to cultivate spiritual fruit that will endure past this lifetime.
The faithful are willing to be squeezed and poured out.
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“But I will rejoice even if I lose my life,
pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,
just like your faithful service is an offering to God.
And I want all of you to share that joy.”
Philippians 2:17, NLT
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Q4U: Are you willing to be squeezed and poured out?
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Thanks for joining me for Day 26!
Hi Lyli! What a beautiful blog you have and such delish visuals – but your WORDS! Keep them coming – they hold life!
Joy!
Kathy @ The Writers Reverie
Kathy, I enjoyed visiting your blog yesterday. Thanks for stopping by. You have the gift of encouragement. 🙂
Dropping by to thank you for visiting and the encouragement in your post not to give up although we are pressed on every side.
God bless you more sister. You are an inspiration 🙂
Joy, thank you for your sweet affirmation. So lovely to connect with you. 🙂
As we say in my neck of the woods – “this preached”! (spoke me to deeply)
Thanks, Dina. That verse in Philippians 2 has been running around in my head for several days now. It still amazes me that Christ emptied Himself and took on the role of a servant. What an amazing Savior!