Hard Mode #RTTBROS #nightlight

Hard Mode  #RTTBROS #nightlight

"For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth." - Hebrews 12:6 (KJV)

In our modern world, we often seek comfort and ease above all else. Our children play video games with "easy mode" and "hard mode," often starting with the easier setting. But in life, we don't always have that choice. God's design for our growth often involves challenges and hardships.

Just as a gamer must switch to "hard mode" to truly develop their skills, we too must face difficulties to grow in character and faith. The Lord, in His infinite wisdom, allows us to experience trials not to punish us, but to refine us.

Consider the words of James: "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." (James 1:2-3, KJV)

These "divers temptations" or various trials are not meant to break us, but to make us. They are the training ground where our faith is exercised and strengthened. Like a muscle that grows through resistance, our spiritual fortitude increases through adversity.

The great preacher Adrian Rogers often spoke about the necessity of hardship in the Christian walk. While I can't quote him directly, his teachings emphasized that God's love is often demonstrated through His discipline, much like a parent who corrects a child for their long-term benefit.

As we face life's challenges, let us remember that we are in a process of apprenticeship under the greatest Master. The apostle Paul reminds us, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28, KJV)

Let us embrace the "hard mode" of life, knowing that through it, God is shaping us into the image of His Son. May we not shy away from difficulties, but face them with faith, recognizing them as opportunities for growth and closeness with our Heavenly Father.

Prayer: Lord, help us to see Your hand in our hardships. Grant us the strength to endure and the wisdom to learn from every trial. May we grow in faith and character, becoming more like Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

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