God will have them in derision

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I will see of the lord, he is my re
fuge and my fortress my God in him will I trust

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: MONDAY 21ST JULY 2025

THEME: *WHY SUFFERING PRECEDES BREAKTHROUGHS?*

MEMORIZE
Hebrews 5:8
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

READ
Hebrews 2:5-10, 14-18
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*You cannot have the crown without the cross.*

MESSAGE
Why does God allow suffering before every breakthrough?

There is something very powerful that suffering does in us more than anything else.

Before every breakthrough, there will be suffering, not maybe or possibly, but certainly. This is not because God is cruel, but He is preparing you for something greater than you could ever imagine.

Suffering is not His absence. It is His presence.

It is in the fire where your character is forged, where your faith is stretched, where pride dies, where humility is born.

So many run away from the pain crying, God, where are you in all of these troubles. Guess what, He is right there with you in the tears, in the agony, in the silence, He is closer in your suffering than in your comfort.

When nothing seems to make sense to you, that is when its making the most sense to God.

The enemy trembles when a child of God walks through the fire and holds on to their praises unto God.

God does not allow suffering to destroy you but to strip you of everything that cannot stand in His presence.

Every idol, every illusion, every false hope, every arrogance must be removed.

The storm comes not to drown you but to expose and to remove everything that was never meant to stay.

When it's past, what remains will be unshakeable; that is breakthrough.

Look through the scriptures, Joseph was thrown into a pit, sold into slavery and forgotten, before he ever wore the robe of royalty.

Moses wandered in the desert for forty years before he parted the red sea. David was hunted and hidden in caves before he wore the crown.

And Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour endured the cross, despised the shame before wearing the crown of glory. He endured a horrible death before His glorious resurrection.

You cannot have a resurrection without the crucifixion.

*You cannot have the crown without the cross.*

We live in a world where everyone wants instant blessings, but God is not in a hurry; He is raising soldiers, not entertainers. Soldiers are trained in battlefields, not banquet halls.

God is not absent in your suffering, He is present but silent because the teacher is usually silent during the exams...

No matter what you may be going through today, hold on. It will soon be over, and you will step into your own breakthroughs in Jesus' name. Amen.

ACTION STEPS
1. Thank God for everything that God has allowed you to pass through in your life.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the lessons you have missed that you still need to move forward.
3. Pray for the wisdom of relevant applications of truth for your transformation.

REMEMBER
*You cannot have the crown without the cross.*

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. I receive grace to accept the responsibility of honouring you and becoming the best version of me that is capable of being used of you for the assignment you created me for. Thank you for your mercies and faithfulness in my life. Accept my thanksgiving in Jesus' name. Amen.

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: 1Samuel 14-16; Psalms 45-46; Proverbs 19; Luke 19;

HYMN
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me ;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Draw me near - - - er, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died ;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine ;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

3
Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend.

4
There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea ;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

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