Obedience in Suffering
It is tempting to only praise God when we’re on the mountain and all is well. At the turn of every blessing, we rejoice. Yet when the valley is where our feet land, we disappear from the sweet honoring of our God.
It is tempting to only praise God when we’re on the mountain and all is well. At the turn of every blessing, we rejoice. Yet when the valley is where our feet land, we disappear from the sweet honoring of our God.
The true test of our faithfulness is not while we are surrounded by “yes” people.
So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you.
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice?