Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     Mabel Frances, missionary to Japan in the early part of the 20th century, said 
when she asked the Lord to take away all that was not useful to Him, He tested her
by putting incredibly difficult people in her life.
     She was talked about, talked to, as well as badly slandered.
     She was misunderstood by other missionaries and although there were some 
that were tremendous examples and friends, she learned to find her stability in 
Jesus.
     It takes much disappointment and hurt to learn to trust Him alone, and minister to 
all others.
     When we have been through those deep waters, we have the capacity to
fully revel in the fellowship of others who have been through the same testings.
     Soldier, remember, the things you long for the most - His Presence, His Life, the
fellowship of His Servants, these things come at a cost.
     Death to the Flesh.