Daily Bible Reflections - February 6,2013

A KING WHO BELIEVES IN ME

 

Endure your trials as “discipline.” – Hebrews 12:7

 

I was asked long ago how one should face the many trials we encounter in the world. As we all know, being a Christian is not a bed of roses. I answer the question through a poem I wrote entitled “Bravery”:

Ahead of me is a battle

Created for me to fight

Thousands of foes will attack

I will be hit, they won’t be light

My face will touch the ground

My spirit will shout in pain

But my trembling knees won’t give up

I will not die in vain

For inside me is a great desire

To finish the battle within

Though wounded, I will stand up

I must conquer, I must win

I do this not for my sake

Nor for arrogance or pride

But for a King who believes in me

Who knows that I could fall, but will not hide.

I still use this poem to remind me that I should press forward, even in the midst of trials and failures, because I have a King who believes in me. Emmanuel Calayan (emmanuel_calayan@yahoo.com)

 

Reflection: How is the Lord disciplining you right now?

 

Lord, thank You for disciplining me that I may share in Your holiness.

 

Sts. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs, pray for us.