Trust God’s Way In Your Trials! READ! 2 Corinthians 1:8-9. ...indeed we had the sentence of death within ourselves in order that we should not trust ourselves, but in God who raises the dead; who delivered us from so great a peril of death Isaiah 55:8 explains that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and neither are His ways our ways. Therefore, we can presume that in His infinite love and wisdom, God has chosen not to explain to us many of the mysteries of life. Once in a while, He may give us a signal about something that is going to take place, but most of the time He doesn’t. As unforeseen trials enter our lives, it is easy to stop and wonder why God does not tell us ahead of time that rough waters are ahead. When we find ourselves in a situation over which we have no control, we must know where to turn, and that is to God. In Him is the strength we need to endure, survive, and triumph over the most difficult circumstances of life. The truth is, each of us will be faced with trials in life that require strength beyond our human capacity. Maybe you are in a work environment that is filled with temptation, or a living situation in which you are constantly criticized. Your personal trial may involve something even greater, such as physical illness or the loss of a loved one. When these situations arise, we have a choice to make: we can turn inward and direct our frustration and anger toward God, or we can reach out to Him for help. How we respond to trying circumstances is a measure of our faith and maturity in Jesus Christ. Even though there will be valleys and moments of discouragement, we must relinquish our way and submit to God’s way, which is the only way to survive and endure without losing our peace and joy. There is a basic principle for walking through life’s difficulties. Glory be to God!
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:21:59 +0000