Post by mommadee48 on May 22, 2021 15:47:54 GMT -5
FIRST: LEARNING THROUGH ADVERSITY:
When we experience adversity, we tend wonder, "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME"?
Although the answer might remain a mystery, Scripture gives us a foundation from which to view difficulties. God's Word tells us that we live in a fallen world filled with sinful people, that even the redeemed are not exempt from trouble, and that Satan has great influence here. But as believers. we know God uses our troubles to accomplish His Good purposes. Although they are sometimes the Lord's means of correcting us when we stray, trials also teach us to depend on Him rather than ourselves and to trust He will supply all our needs.
Understanding these things about God, you can begin to recognize adversity as a reminder of His great love. And not only that, but difficulties are also a way to Him more intimately-that is , you won't ever experience God as comforter if you're never in need of comfort. So whatever the reason for your trial, realize that He has allowed (NOT CAUSED), it for your good (ROMANS 8:28).
SECOND: MOVING FORWARD by FAITH:
People don't like to hear that living by faith guarantees hardship, but it's true. When we choose to obey God, we will at times suffer and have to make painful sacrifices, but it helps shape our intimate relationship with Jehovah God. When a new obstacle arise, turned first to God for guidance and provision. The hardships challenged trust in yourself and will strengthened your faith in the Lord.
This is so true for believers today, and Scripture teaches that our trials also produce deeper intimacy with the Lord our God (1 Peter 4:1-2).
WHEN we accept that hardship is a part of the Christian life, we can lean on God and grow closer to HIM.
THIRD: GETTING THE GOSPEL RIGHAT:
Have you ever been given the wrong directions and gotten frustrated?
It causes confusion and often makes you late to your final destination. But those consequences aren't nearly as devastating as the results of wrong instructions regarding salvation.
WE KNOW there are FALSE TEACHERS and religions that claim ways to earn God's acceptance, BUT even well-meaning Christians. in their compassion for the lost, at times present an incomplete gospel.
This can happen if believers lose sight of the main goal and simply try to help an individual overcome problems. But lost people don't need fixing: THEY NEED life because they're spiritually dead (EPH. 2:1).
Scripture is clear about how we're to be saved: WHEN we trust in the Savior's atoning sacrifice on our behalf, we don't simply add Jesus to our life-a new nature replaces the old sinful one, and we become a brand-new creation. Jesus completely exchanges HIS life for our deadness. Let's not forget the fact that unbelievers' spirits are dead, and they can't do anything to bring themselves to life. Salvation is the only way, and regeneration happens solely by God's grace through jFaith in Christ. May the Lord guide us to present the whole truth to those who need it.
When we experience adversity, we tend wonder, "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME"?
Although the answer might remain a mystery, Scripture gives us a foundation from which to view difficulties. God's Word tells us that we live in a fallen world filled with sinful people, that even the redeemed are not exempt from trouble, and that Satan has great influence here. But as believers. we know God uses our troubles to accomplish His Good purposes. Although they are sometimes the Lord's means of correcting us when we stray, trials also teach us to depend on Him rather than ourselves and to trust He will supply all our needs.
Understanding these things about God, you can begin to recognize adversity as a reminder of His great love. And not only that, but difficulties are also a way to Him more intimately-that is , you won't ever experience God as comforter if you're never in need of comfort. So whatever the reason for your trial, realize that He has allowed (NOT CAUSED), it for your good (ROMANS 8:28).
SECOND: MOVING FORWARD by FAITH:
People don't like to hear that living by faith guarantees hardship, but it's true. When we choose to obey God, we will at times suffer and have to make painful sacrifices, but it helps shape our intimate relationship with Jehovah God. When a new obstacle arise, turned first to God for guidance and provision. The hardships challenged trust in yourself and will strengthened your faith in the Lord.
This is so true for believers today, and Scripture teaches that our trials also produce deeper intimacy with the Lord our God (1 Peter 4:1-2).
WHEN we accept that hardship is a part of the Christian life, we can lean on God and grow closer to HIM.
THIRD: GETTING THE GOSPEL RIGHAT:
Have you ever been given the wrong directions and gotten frustrated?
It causes confusion and often makes you late to your final destination. But those consequences aren't nearly as devastating as the results of wrong instructions regarding salvation.
WE KNOW there are FALSE TEACHERS and religions that claim ways to earn God's acceptance, BUT even well-meaning Christians. in their compassion for the lost, at times present an incomplete gospel.
This can happen if believers lose sight of the main goal and simply try to help an individual overcome problems. But lost people don't need fixing: THEY NEED life because they're spiritually dead (EPH. 2:1).
Scripture is clear about how we're to be saved: WHEN we trust in the Savior's atoning sacrifice on our behalf, we don't simply add Jesus to our life-a new nature replaces the old sinful one, and we become a brand-new creation. Jesus completely exchanges HIS life for our deadness. Let's not forget the fact that unbelievers' spirits are dead, and they can't do anything to bring themselves to life. Salvation is the only way, and regeneration happens solely by God's grace through jFaith in Christ. May the Lord guide us to present the whole truth to those who need it.
