One-minute devotion.
Watching “The Reason” on Pureflix, the movie revolves around bad things happening to good people, a question I often receive. As the story unfolds, a six-year-old struggles with leukemia, eventually losing his battle. But a miracle tells his mother that her son lives in Jesus’s arms.
Whether here on earth or in heaven, life in abundance happens with Jesus. Understanding the why of complex situations can consume us. Instead of looking for answers we may never receive, God asks us to “only believe.” Our faith gives us the strength to persevere amid life’s difficulties.
“Only believe,” the young cancer patient says to his mother, reading the words painted on a brick building.
With a look of hope, the mother repeats her son’s words, and she becomes visibly stronger as she relies on her faith to persevere. The Lord provides what we need when we need it. One day, we will all receive the call to return home to Him. Loved ones will go before us, and we will miss their presence on earth, but with faith in Jesus, we will one day meet them again if we only believe.
Trust in Jesus; give Him your fears as you place your faith in the Savior. Allow Him to strengthen you on the journey.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for giving us the strength to persevere when we don’t understand. Please help us believe when our faith falters. Let us live in Your arms, allowing You to show us the way.
IJNIP. Amen
