Peace in Difficulties
Anxiety seems to perplex the preponderance of humankind. If man isn't fretting over what 'is,' he is disconcerted over what 'might come.' The Word of God tells us that, "sufficient to the day is the evil thereof;" Matthew 6:34, so man needn't fret about the possible eventualities of tomorrow, but he does.
Perhaps the most amazing example we have of a man being at peace while in extremely trying circumstances is the Apostle Paul. Most of the New Testament, particularly the Epistles, were written by Paul while he was imprisoned in a Roman dungeon, awaiting execution.
Some of the most glorious words of hope ever penned were written by a
man who knew his circumstances--from a natural perspective--were
hopeless.
Nobody wants to feel like his situation is hopeless. Indeed, hope is the great motivator that propels people of faith to outstanding exploits; yet the reality is--hope is that ray of anticipation of a way out of difficulties that goes beyond man's own ability to attain.
It is the expectation of the Lord's touch upon untenable circumstances that gives peace in the midst of them. It is the expectation that either in this life or in eternity, God will glorify HIMSELF through every trial His people endure.
Nobody wants to feel like his situation is hopeless. Indeed, hope is the great motivator that propels people of faith to outstanding exploits; yet the reality is--hope is that ray of anticipation of a way out of difficulties that goes beyond man's own ability to attain.
It is the expectation of the Lord's touch upon untenable circumstances that gives peace in the midst of them. It is the expectation that either in this life or in eternity, God will glorify HIMSELF through every trial His people endure.
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