Jesus didn’t come to this earth to fix physical situations and improve our earthly circumstances, but he came to do God’s will. 2000 years ago, people believed in Jesus because they saw him perform many miracles. While miracles demonstrate God’s power, they should not be our focus as believers, for in 1 Corinthians 14:22-25, “Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers....” Therefore, as Christians, we should make sure that our posture is correct towards God, and we are not following him simply because we are looking for blessings. In fact, in John 16:33 Jesus says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” As believers we are in no way exempt from troubles, and we will endure hardships like everyone else. However, the more we grow in Christ, have faith, and trust in his ways and timing, the more we can rest assured that every trial is an opportunity to grow closer to him. So let us not measure God’s love for us by the state of our physical circumstances, but let us persevere in every situation, and continuously seek to know him better.
Prayer: Jesus, I thank you for giving me life and for calling me to be your disciple. I pray that you would give me a spirit of wisdom to know that in all trials I face I can grow closer to you. I pray that I would persevere when I face hardships, and that my actions would set an example for others to follow. Because your power is made perfect in my weakness, may these hardships be used for your glory. While I won’t always understand, I trust you and want to follow and worship you all the days of my life. I love you and pray that I will continue to know you better. Amen!
Written by: Jessie Padgett