Process a Plethora of Trials, Part 2
Processing a Plethora of Trials, Part 2
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12-13
It's only natural to find oneself dumbfounded when you are drenched from a downpour of storms or arrested in astonishment because of adversity. As a result, we initiate a personal inquisition enveloped with explosive emotions, looking for ever-elusive answers. Maybe you can identify with the following interrogations due to an abrupt assault on your spirit that is trampling your well-being being underfoot: WHAT DID YOU DO? WHAT IS GOING ON? HOW COULD THIS BE HAPPENING? WHAT SIN DID I COMMIT? And GOD, WHY DID YOU LET THIS HAPPEN?
So, let’s take some shelter in the times of prosecuting storms from the Word of God and our Lord Jesus the Word incarnate, who quiets all storms, especially the tempest in our thoughts and heart.
Accepting our infinite God's intentions for the trials confronting us can considerably change our perspective. Often, we acquiesce to thoughts and feelings of abandonment when we are arrested by adversity, but the Word of God confirms that all trials serve a divine purpose.
God’s ultimate purpose is to make us mature into the image of His Son (Romans 8:29).
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
It's important to note that the "good" in the passage (Romans 8:28) is what God has deemed as "Good," which will be consistent with what He wants to do in our life, and this is the reward for those who love Him. Our love for the Lord is not a show of sentiment but a display of devotion that comes from obedience to His will and Word.
God’s ultimate purpose is to make us mature into the image of His Son.
Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
In addition, our good and gracious God draws on our trials to enhance endurance and encourages an increase intimacy which will advance the concept that God is constructing His call and witness in our lives for a better purpose. It will assist in persevering and powering us through the calamities of the present. Furthermore, this will forward a cheerful and more significant season and future.
Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
In closing, A correct contemplation of trials will cultivate the right perspective and promote the peace of God and the pursuit for the purposes of God.
Not a sermon, just some thoughts.
FtGG