The Storm That Blows Us Closer To Christ

   What a blessing it is, to have a trial, a tribulation and a struggle that ultimately led you closer to Christ. What a gift many don’t receive, to have your disasters turned into glory at the feet of Jesus.

   James 1:2-8
   Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

   As believers, and as mankind in general, it can be easy to allow our current circumstances to taint our view of Christs goodness. When long nights and even longer days seem to be our current reality, the goodness of the Lord can admittedly feel far off. And the situation at hand?

   What good or blessings could possibly come from this?

   I’ve asked myself this question a lot recently. Life took a turn, or rather I should say, the fiery darts of the enemy struck and have brought me to my knees. It’s brought pain, confusion, and an uncharted territory to navigate. And honestly? The first few weeks I genuinely couldn’t see the blessing in this. Sometimes still, in my lower moments I struggle to. But I, gratefully, have also begun to see the richness of God’s love and provision ever brighter amidst the darkness. I’ve come to appreciate more His perfect character, and goodness, and have grown closer, knowing that He is my source of joy, of strength, of safety.

   And He will make good on His word to restore what has been lost.

   And while trials and pain and heartache in themselves are not blessing (seeing as they come from Satan’s kingdom, because remember, God does not delight in evil), God takes back, commands, and redeems what Satan used to try and destroy you. Like spiderwebs turned to golden string, God turns tragedy into a story of strength, restoration, provision and blessing despite the attempts of The Enemy.

   Because the reality is…trials, though painful, and regardless of where their affliction originates from (others, your generations, or our own sin), Jesus’s blood has paved the way, like a soldier in the darkest of nights for us to glory and triumph in under the Law of Grace. Though the wind and waves push and pull, we have the hope and assurance that under this very law of grace, God is using the wind and waves to bring you closer to Him.

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