THE PARADOX OF PAIN
On the surface, one can scarcely discern any good in
the familiar life experience that we call pain. Pain has little intrinsic value, in and of
itself. Therefore, its presence and
power are somewhat of a paradox. How so?
For the believing sufferer, pain carries
the potential of elevating faith via submission to the perfect or permissive will
of God. On the other hand, for compassionate
observers, that same painful circumstance will produce empathy and selfless acts
of love.
My friend, never allow any experience of pain to make
you bitter, only better. Yours may not
be a situation where you can readily trace God’s hand, but faith will mobilize
you to trust God’s plan – knowing that providence transforms even negative
circumstances for our good, simply because we love Him and are called according
to His divine purpose. (Romans 8:28) To
wit, our faith empowers us to handle pain, instead of allowing pain to handle
us.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and
please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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