Learning From Adversity – Isaiah 30: 20-21

Scripture: Isaiah 30: 20-21

And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner anymore, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Scripture Commentary – Learn from Adversity – Discover What the Lord Wants to Teach You

When the people of Jerusalem departed from God’s path, he would correct them, as he will correct you today. The Lord gives us the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but he promises to be with us to guide and teach during difficult times. God expects a lot from us, and many times following him can be painful but he always acts out of his love for us.

To learn from adversity is challenging. The next time you are going through difficult times, try to learn what God wants to teach you. Look at the beginning of your hard time and then look at how far the Lord has taken you. See the love he has for you. God shows his love by patiently walking with you through the hard times. When you hear his voice of correction, be willing to listen and follow it. God’s voice is the voice of love for you.

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You Are a Branch in Need of a Vine

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

John 15: 1-4

Commentary:

Are you dried up, or are you moist with the Holy sap of God’s word in you? Are you going about spreading the nourishing Word of our Lord? You must be purged.The old life must fall away so the new self can bring forth fresh fruit? We must put our self in God’s hands so He can reshape us, to place us in fertile soil so we can be fruitful.

Cut away the old self , if not, then you will not bear anything that will be acceptable to God. If you are a follower of Christ, then you are a fruitful branch, and a true believer. Who by our living unions with Him will produce much fruit.Those who are unproductive, those who turn their back from following Christ after making superficial commitments, will get cut off from the vine and cast in the fire. Are you receiving the nourishment and life offered by Christ, the vine? If not, you are missing a gift He has for you.