It is easy to gloss
over these verses without really embracing them. We know problems and trials are a part of
living. We know that they are unwelcome
intrusions in our lives. None of us
purposely goes out seeking after them.
If we had our way, they would not exist at all.
But wait a
minute. The Lord says that they are good
for us. In other words, if we don’t have
problems and trials along the way it is bad for us. How can that be? How can life’s difficulties be good for us?
It is when we go through life’s
difficulties that our character is formed.
We need to go through suffering in order to develop strong character. We need strong character in order to make it
to the end of our lives with confidence in our salvation. We need tough times to help us to learn to
lean on Christ for our strength and power instead of our own. We need to learn that the Lord is dependable
to help us. We need to learn that the
Lord is always true to His Word.
As unpleasant as
problems and trials may be, think about the bigger picture when they come your
way. Understand that God uses them to
help us. Learn to appreciate them for
they are always good for us in the long run.
Learn to give the Lord thanks for them and for His presence with you
through them all.
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