Bound to Come Some Trouble

As Rich Mullins so eloquently sang, there is bound to come some trouble in your life. Don't we know it. This life we have is not perfect, and God never said it would be. We each have our own trials to bear and obstacles to overcome.

James says in Chapter 1 that trials and testing develop, and perseverance leads to maturity and completion. Paul talked about boasting to the other churches about the Thessalonians faith in the persecutions they were facing. But we don't like to stay the course for too long, we want relief and answers now.

The fathers of our faith, from Abraham and Moses all through the Old Testament, faced trials of great odds. The disciples were jailed, beaten and all died martyr's deaths except John. Our Christ and King was beaten, persecuted and hung on a cross to wash away the terrible sins we have today. Shouldn't we expect valleys and disease and deaths?

Our trials can be heavy and hard, ripping at your heart and spirit. Know that God knows, and is there for you. I don't understand how people can go through some of life's situations without the Lord. Many would say we only need God because we're weak. I say right on to that; His power is made perfect in our weakness. When he's walked you through it, you will be more mature for it if you've leaned on Him. When you are on the other side of it, if you've trusted Him, you will be closer to what He wants you to be.

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