In the midst of hard-ache and trouble the Bible tells us that God is with us. His comfort and hope of eternal life abides ever sure. As you face hardship, know that God is your strength.
As Job suffered hard ache at the hand of our arch enemy. He drew his strength from God. While the hardship brought loneliness and pain, he knew that God would deliver him. (Job 1:13-22)
In the midst of pain and trouble we are challenged to give up. But Job looked to God. Job did not charge God with his trouble.
Today I am reminded that we should prepare for the storms of life. Pastor Bob of the Brookhaven Wesleyan Church encouraged us to spiritually prepare for the difficult days. Job's loss is an example for us. He was the most prestigous and wealthy of his day. He was a God-fearing and pure, moral example. This was a time where God's blessing was not seen!
In times of trouble, we should look to God.
In my many times that I have met with people who are suffering heart-ache. The enemy would like us to give up but God has something in it that would ultimately bless us. I have tried to console many who are suffering with the words that bring comfort and hope. Much of the time I have had no words but have sat in silence with someone who is hurting. Words are so shallow in these times anyways.
Crisis Evangelism is all about the presence of God in times of trouble. Christians should be present in times of trouble. There is no greater, more sacred time to comfort the brokenhearted. (See Isaiah 61)
Today, take time to bring a ministry to the hurting and broken-hearted.
