“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves
my life.” Psalm 119:50
Life can bring suffering in various forms without
warning. It can be physical suffering or
that which comes from mental anguish. It
keeps us from sleeping, it affects our demeanor and it can even affect our
eating habits. By definition, suffering is the
bearing of pain or distress. We all encounter it in our lives at one time
or another, but it needn’t drag us down.
God’s word is filled with many wonderful promises. Throughout history the Lord has never reneged
on any promise listed in scripture. In
the midst of our suffering we can cling to the promise that God will provide
for and sustain us all our lives. He
will not let us be defeated if our heart and mind are focused on Him. That is the key.
Matthew 14:22-33 tells of an incident where Jesus came to
the disciples on the water and bid Peter to come join Him. Peter climbed over the side of the boat and
actually began walking on the water himself until he saw the wind and became afraid. Whenever we allow our circumstances
to dictate the way we act or think we will fall prey to pain or distress in one
form or another.
I
would venture a guess that mental distress may be far more prevalent then
physical suffering, though it may be kept to oneself and not publically
known. The Lord loves you with an
unconditional love and will guide you through any and all circumstances if you
allow Him to. He desires our voluntary
allegiance. Live for Him according to
the standards He has set forth in scripture and though you may suffer He shall comfort
you and preserve your life. Until next
time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
