Adversity

I’m sure this has been said many times, but it bears repeating. In times of adversity we find out who we truly are in The Lord.

For those of us who claim Jesus as our Lord and Savior trials and testing are important barometers for how closely we are being discipled by Him. When the trials come do we murmur and complain? Do we cry like big babies having an adult size tantrum? “Why me Lord?”

Or, do we embrace the challenge? Do we ask The Lord for strength and revelation so that we can move on? And what if the challenge doesn’t just lift when we believe we are doing all the right things and not complaining? How do we handle ourselves when our difficult situations seem to linger without the evidence of closure?

I have reacted with grace and maturity in some situations, and others have taken me some time to “grow” through. But that’s what it’s all about; it’s about The Father God helping us to grow up so that He can use us. If we always react to adversity like little babies, then He will never be able to use us for His Glory.

We should have the faith of a child, which means we believe He will take care of us and will always be there for us. Like a little child trusts and believes that there will be food to eat, clothes to wear, and someone to kiss his “boo-boo’s”. Knowing that they are loved no matter what.

Regardless of the severity of the trial or how we feel, God is GOOD! He loves us and will always be there for us. He is not like us, because He loves unconditionally and sent His son, Jesus, so all would be saved. All delivered.

“Lord, I trust you by faith. I know you saved me and rescued me, and whatever the outcome of the situation You have not left me. You hold me closer now than ever before. Thank You Lord for everything.”