“You enlarged me when I was in distress.” Psalm 4:1. The Lord often allows His children to undergo extreme difficulties so that they will realize how much they need Him. When they call upon Him in their distress, He comes to their aid with His help and blessing. Then, comforted and strengthened by His love, they […]
“I take pleasure in…distresses for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then am I strong.” II Corinthians 12:10. Tragedy can either drag us down into the valley of paralyzing despondency or lift us up to the mountain-top of triumph. Some people are so crushed by grief or disappointment that they become spiritual casualties. They […]
When is your faith the most real to you? Usually, it is in times of testing that we find out where our faith resides. If it is in Jesus Christ, then your faith will be able to weather any storm. However, if your trust is confined to human ability and awareness, then when storm clouds gather, […]
“Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” II Corinthians 4:17. In the midst of personal setbacks, Paul urged the Corinthians not to lose heart. In spite of loss, we are to pursue the higher goals of God’s kingdom now, anticipating […]
“Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” II Corinthians 4:17 In the midst of personal setbacks, Paul urged the Corinthians not to lose heart. In spite of loss, we are to pursue the higher goals of God’s kingdom now, […]