No one in this world is without trouble. Every now and then, we happen to encounter them. 'In this world, you will have trouble,'-John 16:33. Two kinds exist according to what I observe in my daily life. One is the consequence of sin done in the past which keeps you away from God. The other is deep. It is something which helps you seek God constantly. Mostly, Christians who have a sensitive relation with God can relate to this. He lets you undergo a testing period in your life. It might be patience, passion, faith anything else that God wants you to become strong at. Though you know God has a plan and a purpose for your life, you cry at the same thing again and again, comparing others' situation with yours. I've come across this lately. But last night, an interrogative yet effective passage that God spoke through the book of Job has opened my eyes.
"Can you direct the movement of the stars— binding the cluster of the Pleiades or loosening the cords of Orion? Can you direct the constellations through the seasons or guide the Bear with her cubs across the heavens? Do you know the laws of the universe? Can you use them to regulate the earth?Can you shout to the clouds and make it rain? Can you make lightning appear and cause it to strike as you direct? Who gives intuition to the heart and instinct to the mind? Who is wise enough to count all the clouds? Who can tilt the water jars of heaven when the parched ground is dry and the soil has hardened into clods? Can you stalk prey for a lioness and satisfy the young lions’ appetites as they lie in their dens or crouch in the thicket? Who provides food for the ravens when their young cry out to God and wander about in hunger?" -Job 38
God does, God knows, He knows. He always knew what to do with our lives. He had a purpose from the beginning. Your help comes only from God. The Psalmist says 'I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.' These tests and troubles, only help us get closer to Him. They don't stay longer but it is God's will for us to seek and praise Him even in the times of distress and struggle. Luke 12:24 says 'Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!' Look only unto Him. It's okay to endure hardship but with faith. This makes us good soldiers of Christ Jesus. _2 Tim 2:3.
Blessed be.
"Can you direct the movement of the stars— binding the cluster of the Pleiades or loosening the cords of Orion? Can you direct the constellations through the seasons or guide the Bear with her cubs across the heavens? Do you know the laws of the universe? Can you use them to regulate the earth?Can you shout to the clouds and make it rain? Can you make lightning appear and cause it to strike as you direct? Who gives intuition to the heart and instinct to the mind? Who is wise enough to count all the clouds? Who can tilt the water jars of heaven when the parched ground is dry and the soil has hardened into clods? Can you stalk prey for a lioness and satisfy the young lions’ appetites as they lie in their dens or crouch in the thicket? Who provides food for the ravens when their young cry out to God and wander about in hunger?" -Job 38
God does, God knows, He knows. He always knew what to do with our lives. He had a purpose from the beginning. Your help comes only from God. The Psalmist says 'I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.' These tests and troubles, only help us get closer to Him. They don't stay longer but it is God's will for us to seek and praise Him even in the times of distress and struggle. Luke 12:24 says 'Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!' Look only unto Him. It's okay to endure hardship but with faith. This makes us good soldiers of Christ Jesus. _2 Tim 2:3.
Blessed be.
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