WHEN LIFE GETS DIFFICULT.. Beloved.think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you,as though some strange thing happened unto you;But rejoice,inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings;that, when his glory shall be revealed,ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Anyone who loses someone you love would usually say;Life is not fair! Paul would have agreed. Writing to the Romans he argued,For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. Romans 8:22..Its the madness, the sadness, and the unfairness of life that can either draw you to take refuge in God or put you in opposition to Him.But ignoring Him, pretending that He isnt there,or giving Him the cold shoulder in return for His perceived deafness to your cry wont eliminate your unrest or pain. Most of our trials revolve around three issues:health, wealth and happiness. If you are under age 30,the order of concern is probably your happiness,your wealth and then your health. If you are between 30 and 55,the order of concern is your wealth,your happiness and your health.But after age 55,your health comes first,your wealth comes next,and your happiness follows. Whatever order is true for you,there is something significant about the trials we face in an imperfect, broken world. The difficulties which we would avoid like the plague accomplish Gods purpose in life, showing us His strength and making us more compassionate,more Christ-like,and more pleasant to be with. When life gets really difficult,dont jump to the conclusion that God isnt on the job. Instead,be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process,with glory just around the corner.When life gets difficult,take refuge in God.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:26:15 +0000