Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Focus Verse: Psalm 119:71 "It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes."
As soon as a baby is born it begins a path to maturity but that path is
not always easy. A baby must learn to eat as soon as it's born. A baby must learn to walk but it will fall many times as it learns. A child can't understand why the parent says "no". As it gets older there is learning to read, work math and protecting a garden from the monkeys. There is much to learn about life on the path to maturity.
In the same way, a Christian must mature. As Christians our goal is to mature in Christ and
that path is not always easy either. We can face many trials emotionally, spiritually and physically. This week there was reported in the LA Times that there were over 500 tornadoes in central United States. There are many people around the world going through a very
difficult time for a variety of reasons. It is hard to
understand why we must have struggles, but God is working out His plan. He knows the circumstances
in every single life, and He knows what is best. Romans 8:28 says,
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of
those who love God and are called according to His purpose for
them." Therefore, for those people who are Christians, maybe God
wants them to mature in their faith through their struggles or have their neighbor come to Christ by watching their faith. For others
who do not know Christ, God may use this storm to bring them to
salvation.
No matter what we are going through, we can be at peace knowing that God
sees every detail of what is happening in our lives. He is with us, loving us. He will not allow
anything that He can not work out for the ultimate good. So the next
time you are in a difficult situation look for ways that God may want
you to mature in your faith. God always has a purpose for everything.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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