Sometimes a trial is to teach a truth or a lesson, and to bring one into conformity to Christ and His way; sometimes it is a work done through one for the good of others; and sometimes it is to accomplish God's purposes overall, so we need patience and peace (Isa.26:3).
Usually, the closer we are to Christ the less trouble we will have; yet, a trial is not always a trouble unless we allow it to be. It becomes a trouble when we go contrary to the mind of God, and He may need to chasten us as He cares for us (see Heb.12:6-11). While It may be a difficulty, it may bring a blessing if we can see it.
Always "wait upon the Lord" (Isa.40:31). We are as clay, and God is the potter (Rom.9:20-21), yet God's ways are perfect and good for man. Our prayer should not be a cry for deliverance, but cause one to lean more firmly on our Redeemer, for He loves us and He will sustain us.
- RLD, rev. 1/08
O U R B L E S S I N G
By Robert DeWitt, 9/97
In a day of some trial when things put us down,
and our joy just seems lost and our spirit so bound;
When our peace that has drifted leaves our heart no rest,
it is well to remember how greatly we're blessed.
If our hope is grounded in our feelings which fade,
we will miss God's promises in the peace He made.
God gave us a surety when He gave us His Son,
and He promised us rest when we're feeling undone.
The trials can rob us of our peace and our joy,
but they might prove a blessing and not to destroy.
They might draw us nearer to lean more on the Lord,
and to read in His Word and then soon be restored.
