To See the Magnitude of His Love
“When we think of suffering, we often think of God being far away from us. Yet, God will carry us through some of the darkest seasons of our lives to show His incredible love for us. Sometimes the emotional or physical pain of suffering is prolonged. It can continue for weeks, months, even years. This pain can be intense. We may hurt so badly that even those who try to bring comfort feel the pain. If you’re going through a tough time, take heart. The Lord is sovereign, and He controls all adversity in our lives. That’s why it’s imperative that when we are going through a time of trial and suffering that we remember how much God loves us. If He allows us to go through pain, suffering and loss, then He has something good He wants us to accomplish.”
In the face of tragedy, it may be hard to accept and understand how great God’s love is for us. Great love doesn’t equal a perfect existence in this life. We will have a perfect existence in heaven; however, the world in which we currently live is overrun with sin. Before you blame Eve for the origin of sin, can you honestly say you wouldn’t make the same choice she made if you were in her situation? No, you can’t say that, so accept the fact that sin exists and know that God allows it because of the free will he gave each one of us. Instead of complaining that your prayers aren’t being answers, why not ask what God is trying to teach you? Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Footnote: Lesli White is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and a concentration in print and online journalism. In college, she took a number of religious studies courses and harnessed her talent for storytelling. White has a rich faith background. Her father, a Lutheran pastor and life coach was a big influence in her faith life, helping her to see the value of sharing the message of Christ with others. She has served in the church from an early age. Some of these roles include assisting ministry, mutual ministry, worship and music ministry and church council.
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