*DAILY DEW 1/MAY/2023* *CALLED, PRESERVED & SANCTIFIED* (III) _Key Bible Text:_ *"By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward."* (Hebrews 11:24-26 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ As glorious as God's call upon every believer is, yet, it is not a glory without a story of blood. "No blood, no glory" truly. This is synonymous to saying "no suffering, no glory". We are called not only to share in the amazing nature of God Almighty as his sons, but to share in his spectacular ability to suffer "unjustly" but for righteousness. 1 Peter 2:21-23 (KJV) captures this perfectly: *"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"* He went on to explain further: *"Who (JESUS) did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously"* The ability to suffer for the cause of the kingdom, or for righteousness sake is a mark of God's calling. We cannot truly answer His call, and possibly avoid all chances of suffering for the sake of refusal to be compromised. At one time and in one way or another, you will encounter situations that will test you, situations that will put you in a position to either compromise and make some sort of profit, or refuse to compromise and suffer some losses. And some times your being bent on obeying the God and preaching the Gospel or living as a believer in righteousness, will cause you persecution or unjust denial of your right and entitlement. This is also part of the call of God and you must be ready! Dear friends, once you receive Jesus, God's call is upon your life. You are no longer going to have it your way all the time. More of often than not, you will suffer simply because you chose to do what pleases God, rather than what feels convenient or easy. Always remember this. _MEDITATION:_ *But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.* (1 Peter 5:10 (KJV)) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_MAY,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.