We Serve a Good God
This week, I’ve been having trouble with my back but, once again, I can see God’s hand at work. I think that’s the key to being able to praise Him in the midst of trouble and trials. Things could always be worse. In my case, I’ve had times in the past where it’s been agony to walk. That’s not been the case this time, and I’ve no doubt God’s hand intervened before it got to that point. It’s hard to stand or sit too long but I can walk and, the last couple nights, I’ve been able to sleep. Yes, we serve a good God.
I realize so many trials we face are more difficult than physical pain but I can almost guarantee you that, no matter what your trial, it could be much worse and, if that’s the case, you have so much to be thankful for. If life is dark to the point that you can’t see that ray of light, ask God to open your eyes. He is your guiding Light. He knows the purpose for your storm. Your job is simply to trust Him.
When your focus is on your surroundings and your circumstances, it can seem impossible to “Rejoice evermore” and “In everything give thanks” but, when your eyes are on Jesus, you will find yourself praising Him before you realize it. When you see His glory, you don’t see or feel anything else. You find what it means to walk through the fire that doesn’t harm you. You can finally walk on top of the water instead of sinking. It’s still there but it doesn’t matter because Jesus is with you and you’re happy to be anywhere that He is.
Brothers and Sisters, life is hard but we serve a God who is all the time so very good. Don’t let a day go by without taking time to praise Him for His goodness.
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