Kenneth Copeland Devotional 28 January 2024 – Don’t Be Stony Ground
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Topic: Don’t Be Stony Ground
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the Word, immediately receive it with gladness; and have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the Word’s sake, immediately they are offended. – Mark 4:16-17
There seem to be many “stony ground” Christians these days. Initially, they get excited about the Word of God. For instance, they’ll hear a message on prosperity and go home saying, “Hallelujah! I’m going to prosper in the Name of Jesus!” But then, somehow, things don’t work out like they thought they should.
Their bank balance doesn’t double overnight. They go through some disappointments. They suffer some criticism. Then, before you know it, their faith has withered away.
If you don’t want that to happen to you, make up your mind that you won’t let the rough times defeat you. Decide now that you will hang onto the Word even when the persecutions and afflictions come—because I can guarantee they will come.
When you walk by faith, you don’t get rid of trials. You learn to overcome them.
When you let the Word of God get down into your heart, you will learn more about the Devil than you ever wanted to know because he will do his best to see to it that the Word is unfruitful in you. He will try to mess you up every time you turn around. You’ll have problems, but the difference is now you have the answer—the Word of God.
Thank God, however, through Christ Jesus, you have the power to defeat Satan. When he brings problems and disappointments your way, you don’t have to lie down and let them steam over you. Just keep fighting the good fight of faith until you win.
Sure, you’ll get knocked down sometimes. But when you do, get back up and say, “Look here, Devil, I’m not going to let you steal the Word out of my heart. It’s in there, and I’m meditating on it. I’m saying it with my mouth and acting on it until God’s blessings overtake me. If you don’t believe me, hide and watch!”
If you take that attitude, no matter what that Devil does, he’ll never make a “stony ground” Christian out of you!
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18
This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leader of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries, which specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation, and other biblical topics.
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