CHANGE THROUGH TRIALS AND AFFLICTION
Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Charles H. Spurgeon once said... "The Lord's mercy often rides to the door of our heart upon the black horse of affliction."
If you think about this verse for a moment and then consider what Surgeon said, so much more of life makes sense. There are so many times that God allows things to happen in our life that really change us and show us God's mercy and love.
A while back I was talking to a friend about a terrible situation that has been going on in his life for 10 long years. He has been tormented by someone to the point where it would break most people. I said to him, "I can't comprehend the purpose of all this is... Why God has allowed it to happen to you and your family.". His response was simple and delivered with a small smile, " I know what it is, it saved my life".
He knew that what he was going through was a refining process that has brought him into line with God's will. Oh that we would all have that faith.
The next time we are in adversity, instead of crying out, "why am I being attacked?" Try instead to ask, "what is God having me grow into"
I know its cliché, but remember the beautiful butterfly that really came from the "death" of the caterpillar... This being a reflection of what Christ went through in His death and resurrection for us. God will stand by us as He refines us. Stand firm and know that nothing is out of God's control.
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