Here is God's discipline presented in love for our benefit



Before we go into today’s discussion, ask yourself these questions "What is the Lord trying to say to me? What is the Lord trying to teach me? Do I really understand what the purposes of God are in this?" And after asking yourself these simple questions we can actually get going by discussing God’s amazing reproof that we tend to think is a hate on us. God's Word is pretty specific about this subject.There are many people who don’t know how to accept reproof. Others think badly when being scolded. Others get angry when reprimanded. It’s a normal reaction for people who have close minds. They often think that they are greater than those who correct them. Most people think of discipline as a burden that is placed upon an individual. Some react by trying to justify themselves, minimize the seriousness of the situation, or shift the blame to others. But it is better to listen to counsel and apply it. No child celebrates discipline. Yet it’s the hope for everyone. It teaches us the right way to live and how to overcome challenges. It guides us when our self-will would choose a lesser way. It challenges us to be all we can be.

We might hate our parents for punishing us, but at the end of the day we learn that they love us so much, that’s why they discipline us. Through discipline we become the best of us. Discipline is one of the cornerstones to living a successful and fulfilling life and something we should all strive to master. As children and later in adulthood, we must be willing to receive discipline and instruction. Most of times we tend to take discipline as a bad thing, but the Bible shows clearly how discipline from God can be a blessing to us. God loves you so much that He will try to stop you from going any further deeper into a sinful hole. We tend to think that discipline should always be for those we are in bad shape. Yet, for me I have come to learn that discipline is actually a blessing.

 If we can accept discipline from our parents, how much more should we accept it from our heavenly father? Though discipline is never pleasant and at times painful (emotionally, mentally, even physically, etc.), it is worth going through, especially when it is coming from our heavenly father. If we can accept discipline from our parents, then there is a great need for us to accept discipline from our heavenly father in order to succeed and become better in life. His disciplines aim to correct us and stop us from further sins. God doesn’t rejoice on sinners and His corrections are His way of controlling us so we learn from our mistakes. We are spiritual children and our father in heaven has every intention of disciplining us so that we grow up to be someone special in the kingdom. So take joy in knowing the discipline you endure is for your benefit, and it is one way God shows His love for yo

In this article I want you to learn that it is a blessing to be disciplined by God and we should accept that, let this be led by the following biblical truths…..

Some react by trying to justify themselves, minimize the seriousness of the situation, or shift the blame to others. But it is better to listen to counsel and apply it.

My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. (Proverbs 3:11-12 )

Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. (Revelation 3:19 )

Sometimes it’s not only the tests of faith that let us experience sufferings. Sufferings can come from God’s disciplines or punishments. It is important to learn that God doesn’t allow His servants to be misled. He disciplines His faithful servants to correct them because He loves them.

My sons, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:5–11)

God’s discipline to us is valuable; it proves that He loves us and we belong to Him,

I hope that this shines a light on your heart today

Because of His love on Calvary, I am forever a secured package


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Rumishael Ulomi

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Rumishael Ulomi is a seasoned leader and minister dedicated to integrating Christian values into leadership and life. He empowers individuals to reach their God-given potential through discipleship, coaching, and mentorship.

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