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“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost.”  1 Thessalonians 1:6 (KJV)

Are you an imitator of God?  If we are going to be His imitators, we will have to follow His example which means enduring suffering with joy. Without the Holy Spirit infilling us, we cannot receive joy in our sufferings. When we receive God’s Word, the Holy Spirit will comfort us. Whatever trials we go through, we don’t have to go through them alone because the Holy Spirit indwells in us. Many people go through difficult trials and come out victorious because they have chosen to follow Christ.  They have received the word of God in much affliction, and they have chosen to be joyous no matter what. Psalm 119:71 says, “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” Learning God’s word gives us hope, strength, and peace. If you are going through much affliction today, let this scripture give you comfort and hope. Remember, we have the comforter with us, the Holy Spirit.  We are not walking alone.  And as followers of God, we too can imitate Him by being joyful even in the midst of suffering.

“Lord, I choose to follow You. I choose to receive the word of God with much joy when afflicted. Thank You for the comforter, the Holy Spirit, and thank You for filling me with Your Holy Spirit.”

For His Glory,

Linda Reyes Shepherd
TRBC Mountain Blend