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Trials and Tribulations
Another trial. Aggg I don't know if I can deal
with this. God take this away from me....why are You making me
go through this? Ever wonder why God may allow us to go through
a specific trial or situation. I mean its easy to know that this
is a sin filled world and yes the results of sin is death and
disease. But ever think that it could be deeper? I had these
thoughts last night so I thought I would share. This is
applicable to all trials and situations not just this specific
one or that one.
OK thoughts with applicable Bible verses (you
may say ahh but lets think it logically - no everything should
be biblically based):
1. We are to "count it all joy" when we go
through trials that we may be refined and builds perseverance
and patience 1 Pet 1:6-8, Jam 1:2-4. When I say joy I think I
read it best that its an faith not in present circumstances but
in the unchanging relationship with the One who holds the entire
universe in the palm of His hand. Next time going through a
situation realize that you are in a covenant relationship with
God who tells us that we can bring every situation to Him and He
will take care of us through His strength and wisdom.
2. We are to live life walking in faith. The
just live by faith (Hab 2:4, Gal 3:11, Rom 1:17). So how shall
we live by faith? Heb 11:1 its the abundance of all things hoped
for and evidence of things not seen. Do you walk like you
believe in God in faith? Faith is more then head knowledge of
believing there is a God but walking in a relationship because
there is One!
3. God intends for every situation for His
glory. Romans 8:28 says we know that ALL things work together
for good to those who love God, to those who are called
according to His purpose. We serve a mighty and awesome God who
knows something completely (in my mind) worthless fact of how
many hairs are in my head. How much more would He care about the
situations that I face on a daily situation? God is not a God
who is impossible to approach. We do not approach our God who
likens Himself as our Father as one who enters this huge room
with millions of people where the most righteous are in the
front and you are jumping in the back hoping He sees you. NO! He
knows you completely as if you are the only one who ever
existed. He sees you as His son with love and compassion. He
knows you completely.
4. So knowing all this, let us quit thinking
about ourselves for a minute. We live in a world of lost and
hurting people who are looking at the way we live our lives -
both when things are going good and when we are facing trials.
Jesus calls us to be a light (Matt 5:14) and to be salt (Matt
5:13). So what is a possible good that could come out of trials
and tribulations and situations that are tough besides of
perseverance, and refining of us? It will also produce a
lifestyle witness. People will go through situations that they
will be able to reflect on how you handled a particular
situation and be opened to the gospel. People who are hurting
will come to you and you will be able to share because you "been
there, done that" but with the Hope of the world.
Think about it next time you are facing
something? What possible good can come from this situation. How
will what is happening now bring glory to Him? Is my reaction to
this situation one that is based on faith or knowledge or
emotion? Be blessed and highly favored of the Lord.
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