The Lord’s Discipline

Isaiah 22-24; Hebrews 12 

“‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves’…Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons…God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness…it [discipline] produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those have have been trained by it.”

Hebrews 12: 5-7, 10, 11

Discipline is a process that produces character and a faith-filled life that is pleasing to God. Avoiding discipline, or rigorous training in God’s ways which includes correction, will limit our fruit-bearing capacity.

Where have we “made light” of God’s discipline, or avoided it in our lives?

Where have we resisted God’s correction, rather than embraced it?

In the race, or climb of faith, discipline is an essential value for those who finish well.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your discipline. I embrace your loving discipline as essential for your call on my life and for your character to be revealed in me, for your glory.”