Adversities are our allies! If we know that Romans 8:28 is true: (And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.), then we know that even our troubles are actually WORKING for us. Clearing the path to further the gospel and to bring God glory.
I saw this so clearly through my miscarriage. First, God comforted me in my pain with scripture. Then He used those same scriptures to comfort others. He brought some people to the Word who hadn't been there in awhile. He comforted another woman in Ohio who also had a mc who read my blog and yet another who I sent the scriptures to who is going through a great family tragedy.
So through my adversity, He cleared the path and the gospel was furthered by it.
This came from the scripture in Philippians 1:12 that states : Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.
Paul is talking about how his adversity had actually cleared the path for the gospel.
It is easy to remember that God's plan is to prosper us and He is sovereign. It is amazing to think that the very trials we go through are working for our favor and His; readying the path, clearing it, to make way for more Truth to prevail.
Kinda takes the focus off you even in the midst of your trial and places it where your focus should always be...on Him.
If you can remember this in any trial and see how you may be used to further the gospel, even tragedy can be seen as another victory for Christ.
1 comment:
You have no idea how much reading this just helped me. I woke up and for some reason felt compelled to look at your blog today and now I know why. Your words were a real gift today.
Ann Marie
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