Trials Are Part of Life
Stephanie M. White
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NIV
“Why me?” Who hasn’t asked that question! We all have, but a better question would be, “Why not me?” Jesus did not mislead us concerning the off-seasons that we would encounter. We do not have to be taken off-guard by these times of trials.
"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NIV
“Why me?” Who hasn’t asked that question! We all have, but a better question would be, “Why not me?” Jesus did not mislead us concerning the off-seasons that we would encounter. We do not have to be taken off-guard by these times of trials.
We live in a fallen world and trials are part of it. The flesh is alive and well and that is where sin originates. Man’s sinful nature (the flesh) brings harm to himself and it also hurts others; the flesh uses others, deceives others, abuses others, mistreats others, and so on. It is man’s sinful nature that produces all sin and all sin produces problems for man.
We must understand that we will go through difficult and trying times while we live on this earth; we will go through times when we feel as if God has abandoned us. We will go through seasons that make us feel that nothing good or productive is happening in our lives.
We must understand that we will go through difficult and trying times while we live on this earth; we will go through times when we feel as if God has abandoned us. We will go through seasons that make us feel that nothing good or productive is happening in our lives.
During these times we must understand that God is doing a positive, Spiritual work. Instead of crying out, “Why me?” we should be declaring, “I am not surprised by this off-season and through Christ I am prepared for victory over it!
He is working everything together for my good and His glory!”
As we go through these trying times, we can look to His Word and abide in it and find rest. We do not have to live anxious, stressed, and miserable lives. We can enjoy today and look forward to what God has in store. He is at work even when we do not see Him. Rest in that.
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As we go through these trying times, we can look to His Word and abide in it and find rest. We do not have to live anxious, stressed, and miserable lives. We can enjoy today and look forward to what God has in store. He is at work even when we do not see Him. Rest in that.
READ Stephane’s devotional book that includes today’s message. Contact
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