Trials and Tribulations
Have you ever wondered if God wants us to be comfortable? Many Christians believe that God wants an easy life. But the Bible says otherwise. It says that we go through tribulations and enter the kingdom of God. Acts 14:22 In this life, we’re going to have trials. These are meant to build character in us. Romans 5:2 When we face a trial, there’s always the Holy Spirit to comfort us. Some people will only find comfort if God removes the trial. So when the trial doesn’t go away, they accuse God of not caring. When the minister can’t make it disappear, they don’t care either. There will be times in our lives when we’ll face trials that look to overwhelm us. But the Bible is clear: God always helps us in these moments. If the father wanted us to be comfortable, he would remove every grief and sorrow from our lives. But through the Holy Spirit, we overcome these things with the grace that we have in Christ. 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. What the father is really after is perfecting Christ in us. We worship Him in the storm, not only when the storm is over. This is maturity. We do no worship Him in prison to have Him get us out.
Jesus’s burden is light and easy, but life isn’t always like that. He gives us peace in the midst of storms. Paul was happy about his own weaknesses because he knew it would help him access the grace God gave him. In other words, God doesn’t expect us to go through our trials without Him. I’ve had my fair share of tough times in my life. I’ve lost loved ones, ministers have stolen money from me, and there’s been hatred and disagreement. Even character assassination. But I’ll rejoice in all of it because I know He’s the one who walks with me through the storms. Now, don’t get me wrong. Those were really painful times in our lives. But as ministers, we had to carry our own burdens and the burdens of others to God in prayer. I’ve lost sleep, friends, money, opportunities, and peace at times. But I’ve always found Him in the storm or in the fiery furnace with me.
I may not be a pro at dodging storms, but I’ve learned a thing or two about finding Him in the midst of them. I hope you can too!
Love,
Pastor L.
Jesus’s burden is light and easy, but life isn’t always like that. He gives us peace in the midst of storms. Paul was happy about his own weaknesses because he knew it would help him access the grace God gave him. In other words, God doesn’t expect us to go through our trials without Him. I’ve had my fair share of tough times in my life. I’ve lost loved ones, ministers have stolen money from me, and there’s been hatred and disagreement. Even character assassination. But I’ll rejoice in all of it because I know He’s the one who walks with me through the storms. Now, don’t get me wrong. Those were really painful times in our lives. But as ministers, we had to carry our own burdens and the burdens of others to God in prayer. I’ve lost sleep, friends, money, opportunities, and peace at times. But I’ve always found Him in the storm or in the fiery furnace with me.
I may not be a pro at dodging storms, but I’ve learned a thing or two about finding Him in the midst of them. I hope you can too!
Love,
Pastor L.
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