THIS IS SUCH A UP-LIFTER… THIS SHOULD BE SHARED WITH ANY AND EVERYBODY
The truth is we’re weak. And while our weaknesses may not show up when life is good, all too often they are clear when we’re going through trials. We may whine and complain. We ask “Why would God allow this?” We might say “I don’t deserve this pain!” We’re tempted to stop praying, stop worshiping, stop reading, stop trusting God.
Yet in Jesus’ trial He didn’t doubt His Father, but perfectly trusted Him and prayed to Him. He didn’t sin in anger, but He waited patiently in silence. He didn’t curse. Instead, He poured out blessings, saying, “Father forgive them for the don’t know what they’re doing” (Lk 23:34). And He didn’t go after or worship other gods. Instead, He offered the perfect sacrifice… His own blood… His own life on the cross. Anyone who now repents of his sin and trusts in Jesus will be saved. Because Jesus took the bad He didn’t deserve, we can get the good that we don’t deserve.
Jesus is the only hope you have to endure this trial. He gave up peace so you could have it. He gave up comfort so you could have it. He gave up His life so you could have eternal life. Look to Jesus in your trial. Christ alone makes us live in safety.
4 Be angry, and do not sin;
ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5 Offer right sacrifices,
and put your trust in the Lord.6 There are many who say, “Who will show us some good?
Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!”
7 You have put more joy in my heart
than they have when their grain and wine abound.8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:4-8)
