There is so much suffering in this world. We get so
discouraged after experiencing abuse and degradation day after day. Even if we
have a blessed life, we see the deprivation in lives all around us. We long for
the Lord’s return; so He can initiate His Kingdom on the earth and do away with
sorrow and sighing (Isaiah 51:11). Yet, God tarries, in His
patience and loving kindness, as He gives every person alive, one more chance
to surrender to His love (Psalm 86:15).
Actually, the impact of the suffering in our life dwindles
in the effect it has on us, as God’s glorious presence rises more prominently
in our heart (Romans 8:18). We see Satan exploiting the
people we love, but we learn to surrender their suffering and ours to God’s capable
hands. He is our Rock, and His work is faultless. All of His ways are holy. He
is the faithful One. We can relinquish our disappointment and anger to Him as
we put this life’s evil into God’s perspective (Isaiah 65:16).
Even if people, who claim that they are Christians, live
unfaithful lives, this does not mean that God is unfaithful (Romans
3:3). God does wondrous things for us, which He planned before He ever created the
earth, and we can praise and honor His name (Isaiah 25:1). He
causes everything to work out for the good for those who love Him and are called
for His purpose (Ephesians 1:11; Romans 8:28). He is
our Father God, our strength, our defender and our salvation (Exodus
15:2; Psalm 98:1).
Even in the light of the wonders He provides for us, none
of this compares to who God is (Psalm 40:5). He is
faithful to every generation from the beginning of time (Psalm
89:1). Even our suffering has value, because we comfort others
with the same comfort, which He provides for us (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). We are
one with our living God. He sustains us with His righteousness, peace and joy
by His Spirit. He is our everything, our Alpha and Omega (Revelation
22:13).
Prayer:
Father God, without You, we could do nothing (John
15:5). We praise, bless and exalt Your holy name (Psalm
118:28). We teach our children and show every generation the
marvelous things You do for us all (Psalm 78:4; Psalm 111:4). Yet,
even then, many refuse to believe. They are so caught up in their pride and
rebellion that they cannot see Your goodness and grace. They may never
experience Your love, but we continue to pray for them as long as we have
breath.
Thought for the Day:
We serve the living God of faithfulness who does no wrong
and is totally just and holy. - Deuteronomy 32:4