What If This Is Preparing You for What’s Ahead? — Jeremiah 12:5; Proverbs 24:10

What if the difficulty you're facing now is developing strength you'll need later? Jeremiah's struggle gives us a powerful perspective on hard seasons.

What if the difficulty you're facing right now is strengthening you for something you'll need to face later? 🕊️ Grow Closer to God with Our Journals • The Daily Devotional Bible Study Journal: • The Daily Devotional Prayer Journal: 🎁 Download a Free Bible Study Resource 💌 Get the Daily Devotional Weekly Wrap-Up! In Jeremiah 12, Jeremiah had grown weary under opposition.

Some of that opposition came from the leaders of Judah and even people from his own hometown. God knew what Jeremiah was experiencing.

He wasn't dismissing Jeremiah's feelings or pretending the opposition wasn't difficult. But God also knew what was ahead.

He challenged Jeremiah: if running with people had worn him out, how would he compete with horses? Jeremiah was going to need greater endurance.

And sometimes we do too. When we're walking through a difficult season, our first prayer may simply be, “God, get me out of this.” But perhaps another prayer should be, “God, strengthen me while I'm here.” Use this season to draw closer to Him.

Allow Him to strengthen your faith, deepen your dependence on Him, and build the endurance you may need for whatever comes next. You will get to the other side.

But don't underestimate what God can develop in you along the way. 📖 Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5; Proverbs 24:10 (NIV) 💗 Support this ministry: 👕 Shop Faith-Based Apparel & Gifts: 🎙 Podcast: Apple: Spotify: Purchases through applicable Amazon links help support Daily Devotional Ministries at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!