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Ask for prayerTODAY ON THE 700 CLUBContact UsIniciar sesióngive nowInicioIniciogive nowIniciar sesiónAsk for prayerLATINOAMÉRICAESTADOS UNIDOSSpanish Test Subitem 1Spanish Test Subitem 2give nowIniciar sesiónAsk for prayerThe 700 ClubLatest EpisodeShow InformationGuestsAsk A QuestionShare Your StoryMore ShowsCBN NewsU.S.WorldIsraelEntertainmentHealthPoliticsShowsPodcastsFaithFaith in JesusDaily DevotionalTopical ResourcesFaith JourneyBibleSuperbookAboutDonateWatchKids' WebsiteSuperbook for ChurchesAppListenRadioPodcastsAboutWho We AreCareersPeopleFinancialsMinistriesGift PlanningInicioContact UsIniciar sesióngive nowImageZebedee Actor From 'The Chosen' Breaks Down in Tears, Says Holy Spirit Hit Him 'Like Fire'ImagePain and the PromiseOne day while I was driving, something popped into my mind and I recognized the Holy Spirit speaking. This was the thought: even Mary, the mother of Jesus, wasn’t spared the pain of childbirth. She gave birth to the Savior of the world, our beloved Jesus, and even she experienced pain! [insert mind-blown emoji here] As I began to ponder this, I couldn’t believe I had never thought of that before. Of course, Mary experienced labor pains—every woman giving birth does to some extent! So why was I shocked with the realization that even the mother of our Savior wasn’t protected from that type of physical pain? I think it’s because something much deeper was being revealed to me—sometimes pain gets you to the promise. How many times do we see this in Scripture? Let me answer that question for you: a lot! Take the story of Joseph for example. In Genesis 37 Joseph had a dream that he would rule over his brothers and nations. His brothers didn’t like that very much and sold him into slavery. From there, Joseph lived a very trying life for years—he was accused of something he never did, put in jail, left for dead, and completely forgotten about. Until one day, everything changed. In Genesis 41, we read that Joseph accurately interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and he then makes Joseph second-in-command over all of Egypt. But how did Pharaoh know to go to Joseph for his interpretation in the first place? Well, we read in the chapter before this while Joseph was in prison he accurately interpreted a dream for an imprisoned cupbearer, who then years later put in a good word to Pharaoh about Joseph’s gift of interpreting dreams. Did you catch that? It was in prison—one of the most painful, uncertain seasons in Joseph’s life—that God chose to fulfill Joseph’s dream years before. God used Joseph’s pain to bring him to a position to save not only Egypt, but the entire nation of Israel. Joseph profoundly states in Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” (NLT) Fast forward hundreds of years and we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, exiled from her home, ridiculed by her community, and giving birth in a dirty stable to the heavenly promise of our Creator-Redeemer. I’m not only reminded of the physical pain she must have gone through while giving birth, but the emotional pain she might have experienced as she chose to believe and trust that God’s word would come to pass, while nay-sayers mocked and questioned her. I’m also reminded of the cross—even Christ Himself was not spared the emotional and physical pain as He bore the sins of the world and died for you and me. He was the promise, and yet He experienced excruciating pain on the cross. Friends, if you’re reading this and it’s been a painful season for you, my hope and prayer is that your spiritual eyes have been opened to see that God is working it all out for your good (Romans 8:28). The pain you feel right now will not last forever and I believe it’s being used for something greater. Your promise is on the other side of this valley and you have a Savior who will walk you through it, every step of the way. This Christmas season, take heart knowing you are not alone in your pain—in fact, you are in good company. Many Christmas blessings to you and your family. ~ Scripture is quoted from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.ImageGod Has a Purpose for YouHave you ever asked God: What is my purpose in life? If so, I’m right there with you. Sometimes life can throw you a curveball, or storms may crash upon the shores of your heart that make you question God’s will for your life—and if that’s where you’re at today, friend, I want to encourage you. Today’s Scripture readings for CBN's “Bible in a Year” planOPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)ImageThe Empty Garden TombThe garden tomb in Israel is a really special place. It's said that Jesus was buried Here after his crucifixion. When you read Scriptures about the burial of Jesus, two people are mentioned: Joseph of Arimathea, a rich man who was a secret follower of Jesus, and Nicodemus, a pharisee who actually met with Jesus one-on-one to understand His teachings and to find out who He truly was. When I read through John 19, I picture Joseph and Nicodemus taking Jesus' body off the cross, carrying it to a tomb really similar to the garden tomb, preparing His body for burial, wrapping His broken, bloody body in linens and anointing His body with ointment and perfume (John 19:38-42). I can only imagine their heartbreak as they took His body off the cross and prepared the One they admired — the One they loved, for burial. What disappointment the disciples must have felt. This person they followed daily for three years was someone they lived with, shared meals with, and experienced miracles with; they heard Christ’s teachings. Jesus was a friend to them. Jesus was a brother to them. I also think of the women at the cross — Mary, the mother of Jesus. What heartbreak and disappointment to watch Him from afar, take His last breath. Plus the sorrow and grief they all felt as Jesus was laid in the tomb. But here's the turning point: the radical, unrivaled joy that each one of those people experienced when they realized His body was no longer in this tomb. Their mourning turned into dancing when Jesus himself appeared to them. Imagine their joy as the angel appears to the women and says, “Don't be afraid ... He is not here, for He is risen.” (Matthew 28:5-6) Wherever you're at right now in life, please know that nothing can harm you permanently. No loss is lasting, no defeat more than passing, and no disappointment final. I hope this quote encourages you: “Suffering, failure, loneliness, sorrow, discouragement and death will be part of your journey, but the Kingdom of God will conquer all of these horrors. No evil can resist grace forever.” - Brennan Manning, The Ragamufin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out. Whatever disappointment you're going through, whatever heartbreak you're suffering from and grief you can't seem to shake, hold onto this truth: Jesus is no longer in the tomb and He is literally seated at the right hand of the Father interceding for you and me. This means that grief cannot hold us. It means that we don't have to be heartbroken forever and disappointments in life don't have to last forever. With Jesus, there is resurrection life. Friend, our darkest days are not the end, the best is yet to come for you. Put your hope and your faith in Jesus because in Him, we will always and forever have hope.privacy policytest label 3 translateGiveNewsMinistryRadioPodcastsCoursesBibleCBN Family¿Conoces a Jesús?youtube-footerfb-footerinstagram-footertwitter-footer

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