Thursday, June 6th
Jesus said, "Anyone who does not carry his cross and
come after Me cannot be my disciple."
Luke 14:27

Have I not said that where I am there shall my servant be? There is no easy way through life, nor could there ever be. Life is for growth and sturdy health: growth needs fortitude and strong endeavour, courage, patience, persistence and the willingness to start again when things go wrong. And as each follower of Mine freely responds to the Father's call and leading as Our Holy Spirit increasingly reveals, there will be setbacks, problems and sadnesses from time to time: such is the way for all in human life. But I am present in them all. I walked the hill to Calvary for all who suffer in life's way, and all who suffer in the Father's service I travel with, sharing the load with them.

And those who persevere with singleness of mind and purpose identify with My redeeming work. Their dedication to the Father's love merges their suffering with My eternal offering and becomes a part of My redeeming work for all mankind.

Though sadness abides for a season, joy comes in the morning for all the faithful and the true of heart.