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Devotional: Trials Leading Us To Christ

“When he heard that Jesus was come… he went unto him, and besought him that he would, come down, and heal his son.” – John 4:47
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Trials Leading Us To Christ

By Dr. James R. Miller

The trouble in his home sent this man to Christ. Perhaps he never would have gone at all had it not been for his son’s sickness. Many of those who went to Christ in the olden days were driven by their distress of heart. They tried everything else first, and then at the last moment they hurried to Jesus. The same is true in these days. Many persons who have never prayed before have gotten down upon their knees by the bedside of their sick and dying children and cried to God on their behalf. Many persons have first been sent to God by their own troubles. It was not until the prodigal was in sore want, and every other resource had been exhausted, that he said he would arise and go to his father. Many sinners never think of Christ until they are in despair under the sense of guilt. Not until they see the storm of wrath gathering do they seek the shelter of the cross. But what a comfort it is that even going so late to the Savior he docs not reject or cast away those who come!

We ought to remember always that when any trouble comes to us, whatever other purpose it may have it is certainly intended to send us anew to Christ. Perhaps we have drifted away from him, or grown careless, or lost our first love. The trouble that touches us is the merciful hand of God laid on us to lead us back to our place of safety and blessedness at his side. A man was traveling and was hungry, but did not know where to go to find food. There came up a sudden and violent storm, compelling him to seek shelter. Fleeing under a tree for refuge, he found not shelter only, but food, for the storm brought down fruits from the tree’s branches for his hunger. Those whom trouble drives to Christ also find both shelter from the storm and food to meet their cravings.

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Wisdom in the Midst of Trials – Dr. Charles Stanley

Wisdom in the Midst of Trials Dr Charles Stanley

Are you going through trials in your life that you don’t understand? You don’t know why it had to happen to you? You look back and ask questions: What did I do to deserve this? And you can’t come up with answer. God, why did you allow this to happen in my life? And you can’t come with an answer. You want escape. You want freedom. You want these hurt, disappointments, hopelessness, and helplessness to go. You just want to be out of all these as quickly as possible! Do you think this is the will of God for you? Dr Charles Stanley points out that there is Wisdom in the midst of trial. Watch this message.

Wisdom in the Midst of Trials

A Heavenly Inheritance
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen[a] you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. – 1 Peter 1:3-9 NKJV

Credits: In Touch Ministries Youtube Channel
Trials, Wisdom in Trials, Wisdom in the Midst of Trials, Dr Charles Stanley, sermons, preaching

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