Daily Walk Through the New Testament

February 10
Read Hebrews 11:23-12:6

The fact that God corrects His children is almost a forgotten truth among believers today. Many choose to focus only on God’s loving acceptance, and as a result, they do not have a balanced, biblical view of God. They fail to acknowledge He is a holy God who hates sin and that sin is a serious matter in the life of a believer.
Numbers 32:23 says, “Be sure your sin will find you out.” That statement was addressed to the children of Israel, God’s chosen people. God does not ignore in His children what He does not condone in the unsaved. When God chastens us, it means He is interested in us. He teaches and helps us through His correction and chastisement. It’s evidence of His love, just like parents who correct their children. When parents really love their children, they are closely involved with their lives, and discipline is a part of that involvement.
Pray that you will be quick to receive God’s love in all forms, even correction and discipline.