John 7:43 Thus the people were divided because of Jesus.

Jesus was not always liked by everyone! When He stood up for the truth, many found it hard to listen to or to follow...

We tend to like what we have and not to go with change or hardships – even when God demands it!

God knows what is best for us and sometimes we will face hardships – but look toward eternity because we have a wonderful, amazing, beautiful  place in Heaven by His side!

2 Corinthians 4:8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

No matter how much we face here on earth – our real future awaits us in Heaven where we will not have to endure it anymore.

God wants to show us His love, but whilst we are here on earth, we are bound by the earthly limits we live in.

Nothing will stop us when we face Christ in Heaven other than denying Christ...

Live for Christ now and share life with Christ in Heaven later!

Isaiah 43:18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

One of the hardest things I find is forgetting about the bad things which happen to me. I tend to cling onto them like bad memories which don’t want to fade.

God wants us to move on from our bad experiences and use the outcomes to find new ways of doing things which will work for the good of all and for God’s glory.

Don’t dwell on the mistakes or uphill tasks, but focus on the goal set before us by the Holy Spirit and embrace what God gives us with both hands!