Message from Scripture: 7/25/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Rom. 5:12: Through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.”

I believe every pain, every problem, every adversity we have to deal with in life can trace its roots back to sin. While sin may be the source of so many problems, God is able to take what Satan would use to destroy us and bring about good, as He works all things for good to those who love Him (Rom. 8:28). Life is easier to live if we can look beyond the moment to see what good our trials may bring us.

We learn perseverance through our trials. Perseverance is the power to hold out, to refuse to quit, to go on when you feel like giving up. Perseverance can only be developed when our faith is tested to endure (Rom. 5:3).

We learn compassion through our trials. It’s hard being sympathetic if you haven’t had any hardships in life. While we may not all share the same problems, we do share in having problems, which helps us encourage each other, showing tender mercies to each other (Col. 3:12).

We learn to trust in God through our trials. Difficulties remind us that our physical existence is temporal and uncertain. How much strength do we gain by allowing our omniscient and omnipotent God to work His good will in our lives? We can take heart knowing Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33).

David knew his share of trials, but he could say, “Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you” (Psa. 55:22). Even though we all have sinned, God still works to bless us through it all. Have a great day knowing how much God loves you. God bless.

Robert