Earlier in my Christian walk, I had the mistaken impression that I would experience fewer trials and less difficulties once I followed Jesus, but that’s not accurate. I don’t think I’ve experienced fewer difficulties, just different ones than I would have experienced if I was attempting to live without Him.

And the beautiful part of the difficulties I’ve faced is that I can be confident that I don’t face them alone. Christ is with me. He is with each of us who trust in Him. And in Him, we can experience true contentment no matter what takes place in life. We can be content in Christ when our weaknesses become obvious to us. We can also be content in Christ when we’re insulted, face hardships, experience persecution, or endure unexpected calamities.

The grace of God is truly sufficient for us. It took Paul much of his life to learn that lesson, and it may take us a while to fully appreciate that trust as well, but our human limitations and unforeseen trials really do provide the perfect opportunity for Jesus to display His power and presence in our lives.

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As a father, it has always been my desire to reflect the heart of God the Father in my parenting. I don’t have the capacity to do so perfectly, but I’m grateful for the Lord’s guidance and instruction as He continues to teach me what reflecting His heart really looks like. His word is filled with helpful counsel.

The final chapter of the prophetic book of Hosea offers a powerful example of our Heavenly Father’s heart toward His children. It’s an example worth emulating, and in Hosea 14, we’re shown at least eight significant ways a father can demonstrate sincere and genuine love.

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Jesus humbled Himself to rescue proud sinners, and He didn’t rescue us for us to return to the pride and arrogance that led to our experience of death in the first place.

As men and women who have been redeemed from death by the power of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let’s resist the temptations of arrogance and pride. Let’s see those conditions for what they really are; the fruit of a hopeless heart, and let’s walk in the joyous condition of our redeemed lives in Jesus.

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