The Prophetic Word – Days 148 thru 153

The Prophetic Word

Day 148: Run to the Lord when you’re hurting.

In preparation for our discussion over the next five days, please carefully read and meditate on these passages of scripture:

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

Hebrews 11:1-2, 6 NKJV

Psalm 71 (All)

Isaiah 63 (All)

“Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. You said, ‘Listen and I will speak! I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.’ I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” After the Lord had finished speaking to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has. So take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer on your behalf. I will not treat you as you deserve, for you have not spoken accurately about me, as my servant Job has.””

Job 42:1-8 NLT

Christians are not exempted from bad times. Indeed, some of our trials actually serve to aid our spiritual development by strengthening our faith, purifying our souls, correcting our course, etc.

Now, nobody enjoys hard times; but there are things we can do to survive the hard times and emerge from them in victory!

Over the next several days we will look into this crucial topic: How do we survive hard times without despairing or dishonoring God?