October 12, 2008
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ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love
God, to them who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28
NIV)
One of the toughest questions to answer is: "Why do I have to deal
with so much adversity?"
One of the best answers to this question I have ever come across was
written by C.S. Lewis in his book, Mere Christianity. Lewis likened
God's use of adversity to walking a dog. If the dog gets its leash
wrapped around a pole and tries to continue running forward, he will
only tighten the leash more. Both the dog and the owner are after the
same end: forward motion. But the owner must resist the dog by
pulling him in the opposite direction than he wants to go.
The "master," sharing the same intention, but understanding better
than the dog where he really wants to go, takes an action precisely
opposite to that of the dog's will. It is in this way that God uses
adversity.
None of us like being pulled and corrected by the Lord - but when we
understand there is a greater purpose involved, then we can pass
through adversity with hope, expectation and steadfastness knowing
these events are for our greater good.
We need to learn from the trials and tribulations we go through
because God has a purpose in them. We may not enjoy it, but there is
a purpose to it. We can trust God because He loves us and He knows
the direction we need to go. He also knows exactly how to get us
there.
Denny DowdI received this in my email devo box this morning and I thought I would share.
Comments (2)
He knows the direction we should go. I ususally find that the first two places God wants me to go is straight to my knees and to His word. I'm slowly learning (I'm a slow learner) that when I seek God first, I face those adversities with so much more assurance that God is working all things for good! Have a blessed Sunday~Dawne
Hey, what are you doing with my email?!
(I love that graphic!)
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