DCLM Sincere Milk 28 July 2025 — Joy Of Suffering For Righteousness
Topic: Joy Of Suffering For Righteousness
Text: James 1:1-4
1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Key Verse: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” James 1:2
Message
Joseph found himself being punished and thrown into the king’s prison for something he hadn’t done. He was an example of suffering for righteousness. But instead of grumbling and complaining, Joseph carried on being cheerful and helpful. The jailer soon noticed Joseph because he was so different from everyone else. In fact, the jailer was so impressed with Joseph that he put him in charge of the other prisoners. He also made him responsible for everything that needed to be done in the prison. God blessed Joseph and helped him do everything well.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 27 July 2025 – The Berean Christians
Our Bible passage encourages friends of Jesus to count it as joy when they are faced with many temptations. Here, temptation refers to some sort of difficulty, suffering, or pressure in our lives that God allows in order to try and prove our faith. It is also meant to develop in us perseverance and godly character. What should be our reactions to trial and suffering? We are to rejoice knowing that God is with us. He will never allow the suffering to swallow us.
Our faith can only reach full maturity when faced with trials and opposition. You must be determined like Joseph to continue to live a righteous life. Be prayerful and watchful, only be sure your suffering is not as a result of your sins or bad behaviour. God will only defend righteous children and reward them with bountiful blessing
Further Reading: Genesis 39:21-23
Prayer for today: Lord, be my Help and Shield in times of persecution.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
