Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Looking at your problems correctly!



I came across these verse a few days ago in a devotion I was reading. Needless to say it has stuck with me. So many times when we are having some sort of problems in life we ask God "why me "? Read these verses and hopefully you will see what God wants us all to learn:

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Did you see anything? Allow me if I may to break it down for you.

1. Praise God who shows mercy in our tribulations. The bible teaches we live in a sin stained world which brings troubles. We all are going to have them, know that and give God praise for the comfort and mercy He provides through those troubles! We could go through it alone but for the follower of Christ you don't! He is with you!

2. God of all comfort. Don't miss that. The devil could care less about you, and loves it when you are hurting and struggling with life. Not our God though. He loves to bring comfort to His children. Think about when your own kids are hurting, you do everything you can to help them feel better. God does this only much more that we can. I have felt God's comfort numerous times through life...He has never failed me!

3. You probably knew the first two but this may be a point you need to learn. We goes through problems so that we can help others who go through that same problem! Ever thought of that? When you get to the other side you know have the know how to help someone else! Divorce, death of a loved one, cancer, spiritual battles, depression, loss of a job, and the list goes on and on. Once you have been through one of these troubles you know have the knowledge to help somebody else going through that same battle! So go use your pains to comfort someone else!

We have been comforted by God over and over because He loves us. As followers of Jesus, one of the greatest witnesses we can offer to this struggling world we live is the comfort of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is nothing more sweet in life than the peace and comfort He offers which surpasses all understanding. All we have to do is receive it! Then share it.

So take those pains and hurts and use them for the glory of God by helping others who are going through what you have conquered through Jesus!

Tom

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