Daily Reflections From Higher Things®

Today's Reading: Ephesians 3:13-21 Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 3:1-29; Matthew 7:1-12 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. (Ephesians 3:13) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Truth is, the suffering of others is often for our benefit! Consider when you were born: It was painful and a struggle for your mother. Through that struggle, the Lord brought you into this world. Consider how your parents may have suffered while raising you: They worried about you and put up with your sins and mistakes. Consider military members or first responders who may be hurt or even killed, not for their own sake, but for the sake of those they serve. Think about how God's own Son suffered in order to save us. He gave Himself up to be shamed and scorned and mocked and beaten and crucified and killed. He did that so your sins would be forgiven. He did that so you are saved and have eternal life. When the Lord sent His preachers out into the world, they suffered many things, of