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. For Christians our goal is to mature in Christ, but that path is not always easy either. This week there are thousands of people in the mid-western part of America that are going through a very difficult time. Tornadoes destroyed hundreds of homes. It is hard to understand, 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. 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 will not allow anything that He can not work out for our 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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