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Embracing the Challenge

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” Matthew 25:21

I grew up in a big family and can testify that life together constantly presented occasions to learn and grow. Even in families with one child, life is hard. We are all sinful people with our own selfish longings to make life go exactly our way. Throw in the medical challenges or the wide variety of disabilities that many families face, and the days can be downright difficult.

Through each of us whom God has woven into a family—whatever our abilities or personalities—He is in the business of transforming us more into His image. The challenges we face make us learn and grow. Just as the master in the parable expected the servants to use the talents given them, God wants us to make the most of our family life struggles. In the process, we help further God’s kingdom and become more like Jesus.

The Lord has been transforming my heart and the hearts of my family members, sometimes as our patience is tested from the complications that accompany disability. But we also know the joy of the Master as He says, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

SCRIPTURE FOCUS
Matthew 25:14-30

INSIGHT
“Lord, how do You plan to use this difficulty so I may serve You better?” (Charles F. Stanley, 2008)

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
1 Kings 19-20
Proverbs 9
Hebrews 12

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