Avoiding Trouble
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (John 14:1)
Do you realize that trouble is simply part of life? You can't avoid it. It is crucial to understand that through Christ we can overcome the trouble, regardless of what that is. Jesus told us, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” (John 15:18)
People will not always line up with what you believe or where you stand. They won’t always believe in everything you say, especially if you stand for Christ. Our culture is slowly but surely fracturing as never before. We are finding out who is standing for the Lord and who is not standing for the Lord. Jesus said that would happen; in Matthew 10, He says this, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34)
Remember, this verse came from the mouth of Jesus. Do you know what He is saying? There will be conflict in your life and you need to be ready for it.
Sometimes, the trouble in our lives has been brought about by our own doing; you know that it's true. We can raise our hand and say it's my fault, but it's still a reality. Sometimes, the trouble in our lives has been brought on by others. Due to other people, you find yourself on the receiving end and that is difficult. Sometimes, the trouble in our lives occurs because we have chosen not to follow Christ. Even if we are following Christ, trouble can arise in our lives.
When that happens, we have to learn to trust the Lord. We have to believe that He is going to carry us through this trouble. We have to have faith that He is going to deliver us. And we have to trust that He is going to give us the comfort and the peace we need to make it through whatever trouble comes our way.
Do you realize that trouble is simply part of life? You can't avoid it. It is crucial to understand that through Christ we can overcome the trouble, regardless of what that is. Jesus told us, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” (John 15:18)
People will not always line up with what you believe or where you stand. They won’t always believe in everything you say, especially if you stand for Christ. Our culture is slowly but surely fracturing as never before. We are finding out who is standing for the Lord and who is not standing for the Lord. Jesus said that would happen; in Matthew 10, He says this, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34)
Remember, this verse came from the mouth of Jesus. Do you know what He is saying? There will be conflict in your life and you need to be ready for it.
Sometimes, the trouble in our lives has been brought about by our own doing; you know that it's true. We can raise our hand and say it's my fault, but it's still a reality. Sometimes, the trouble in our lives has been brought on by others. Due to other people, you find yourself on the receiving end and that is difficult. Sometimes, the trouble in our lives occurs because we have chosen not to follow Christ. Even if we are following Christ, trouble can arise in our lives.
When that happens, we have to learn to trust the Lord. We have to believe that He is going to carry us through this trouble. We have to have faith that He is going to deliver us. And we have to trust that He is going to give us the comfort and the peace we need to make it through whatever trouble comes our way.
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I do trust Jesus to see me through any difficulties. Sometimes it takes a long time,yet,I know He loves me.
I know that God is with me in every storm that comes into my life knowing that this too shall pass amen to God be the glory