Sounds simple, doesn't it? He loves us, His children, and desires the best for us, sending His own Son to die a horrendous, cruel, and barbaric death-beaten and nailed to a cross. Jesus paid a debt we never could pay. Amazing Grace, Unending Love. We have heard it all our lives. We are precious to our Saviour and He tells us in the Word that Christ came that we might have life and have it more abundantly.
So, what do you do when it's you who is suffering? It is easy to question God when we are in the midst of life-altering pain and misery. Lord, where are You? Don't You hear our cries? Jesus, help!!! Do we have the right to grumble and complain when things fall apart? Perhaps it would be wise to take a look at what the Lord tells us about the trouble and heartaches that are an inevitable part of this earthly walk.
Pain and problems are part of our human experience. The Bible is full of Godly men and women who endured great hardships tho' they did nothing to deserve it. Does that mean we should be above all that? We have to stop and remember that whatever comes our way, God is still in control and has a plan for our lives. Did you ever stop to think that trouble actually drives the believer to his knees to seek a deeper understanding and comfort from his Heavenly Father. Often, we forget how much we need Him. Satan means for the evil to harm us, but God can take that very same evil and work it out for our good. What an awesome God we serve!!!
Another danger is that we can become a stumblingblock to someone else when we do not allow the Lord to lead us through trying times. Someone Wednesday night pointed out that it is estimated there are 22 people who are being influenced by your life. Someone is watching you each and every day. That is a sobering thought. We all fail, we are human beings, we know, of course, that we have an advocate with the Father through Jesus Christ where we may confess our sins and be forgiven, but how much better it would be to trust and obey and do all we can to honor the Lord.
Lord give us grace and wisdom to turn to You, the true source of strength and help in time of need.
