Suffering Tribulation

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 3:4 For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.

Observation: Jesus told us ahead of time that we will have trials and tribulation and for us not to expect them is like calling Jesus a liar. Trials and tribulations are not necessarily a bad thing if we trust in God and seek His face during such times that it will strengthen us and make us more dependent on our heavenly Father. These are the times we grow closer to God, which should be our goal to grow closer and increase in our knowledge of our Lord.

Application: I take each day at a time and only worry about the things that I can change, which isn’t much. No matter what happens today God knows about it and I need to look at these moments and say, “What do you want me to learn Lord.” When I lost my job, I was able to say that and ask God what would you like me to do with this time You have given me and He answered and guided me on my journey each day to walk and talk to His children. Something that might have been meant for evil God turned for good.

Prayer My Lord I know that You are always with me and love me the way I am, but love me too much to keep me this way. Use me today and no matter what might happens draw me nearer to You.