There Is Purpose In The Pain
There Is Purpose In The Pain
Psalm 10:17-18
17 O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted;
you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear
18 to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed,
so that man who is of the earth may strike terror no more.
2 Cor. 4:17
16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Rom. 8:28
28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Life is full of difficulties. Hard times come for us all. Whether facing health issues, financial troubles, loss of loved ones, or other struggles, suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience. But if you life belongs to Jesus, there is hope to be found even in the darkest of days, and there is always Purpose in the Pain.
Here's what you need to know:
God Hears Us, Even When Circumstances Don't Change
Ps. 10:17 "...you hear the desire of the afflicted"
Sometimes circumstances remain difficult despite prayers for relief, and it can make us feel like God doesn't care. But nothing could be further from the truth. God cares deeply about His people even in times of suffering, and He hears every prayer we pray, especially in times of trouble.
God is not Sadistic, He Is Going To Help You!
Ps. 10:18: "...you will incline your ear to do justice..."
God doesn't enjoy our suffering. And God is not going to leave you without help for the problem you're facing. The Bible is full of testimonies of God's delivering power for His people. No matter how bad things get, we should always believe God for miraculous intervention in our situations. But we should also know...
God's priority is strengthening our hearts, before changing our circumstances.
Ps. 10:18: "...you will strengthen their heart..."
If the state of our heart is dependent on God changing our situation, our hope and trust is not centered on Him, but on our circumstances. God wants to teach our hearts to trust in Him regardless of the circumstance. This is why God prioritizes ministering to our hearts before changing our circumstances. Because...
True Peace Is Not The Absence Of Trouble, But the Presence of God.
"Philippians 4:6-7 "...the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
True peace is found in God alone. When our heart is set on Him, our joy will endure regardless of whatever difficulty we face, and we can experience peace that passes understanding.
There is Purpose in Pain
2 Cor. 4:17 "...For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."
While we may not always see it, God is working through our trials. It can be hard to accept, and it doesn't mean we won't struggle with how our trials affect our feelings. But it does mean that there is no pain we experience in life that will be for nothing. so...
Don’t run from Trouble, but don’t camp in it either.
Not facing the problem means not finding the blessing God is working out through it. Focusing on enduring the suffering without believing God for deliverance gives us a twisted view of God's love and care for us.
Not Everything Comes From God, But God Works Everything Together
...For Our Good:
Rom 8:28 "...we know that God causes all things to work together for the good..."
While not all things come from God, He works through all circumstances for the good of those who love Him. This is why Jesus could endure the horror of the cross; because of the joy of eternal life, freedom, power, and purpose it would bring (Heb. 12:2).
...For His Glory:
Matt 26:39 "...Father not my will yours be done.”
Ultimately, our lives belong to God, and His purpose is greater than our own, and this is much more important than our own personal gain. This means...
Conclusion:
"I do not believe that everything that happens is, by default, what God wanted to happen. There are some situations where people are simply opposing God’s will and need to be confronted with rebuke. There are some situations where enemies are trying to hinder the work of the Kingdom in our life and warfare needs to be made. But there's another kind of situation, where what looks like an enemy or a problem, is actually God working... even though it feels like a storm, it’s actually the wind of God's Spirit, blowing in the sails of the ship, to bring it to the place it needs to be."
- Pastor Sean Davis
Psalm 10:17-18
17 O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted;
you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear
18 to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed,
so that man who is of the earth may strike terror no more.
2 Cor. 4:17
16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Rom. 8:28
28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Life is full of difficulties. Hard times come for us all. Whether facing health issues, financial troubles, loss of loved ones, or other struggles, suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience. But if you life belongs to Jesus, there is hope to be found even in the darkest of days, and there is always Purpose in the Pain.
Here's what you need to know:
God Hears Us, Even When Circumstances Don't Change
Ps. 10:17 "...you hear the desire of the afflicted"
Sometimes circumstances remain difficult despite prayers for relief, and it can make us feel like God doesn't care. But nothing could be further from the truth. God cares deeply about His people even in times of suffering, and He hears every prayer we pray, especially in times of trouble.
God is not Sadistic, He Is Going To Help You!
Ps. 10:18: "...you will incline your ear to do justice..."
God doesn't enjoy our suffering. And God is not going to leave you without help for the problem you're facing. The Bible is full of testimonies of God's delivering power for His people. No matter how bad things get, we should always believe God for miraculous intervention in our situations. But we should also know...
God's priority is strengthening our hearts, before changing our circumstances.
Ps. 10:18: "...you will strengthen their heart..."
If the state of our heart is dependent on God changing our situation, our hope and trust is not centered on Him, but on our circumstances. God wants to teach our hearts to trust in Him regardless of the circumstance. This is why God prioritizes ministering to our hearts before changing our circumstances. Because...
True Peace Is Not The Absence Of Trouble, But the Presence of God.
"Philippians 4:6-7 "...the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
True peace is found in God alone. When our heart is set on Him, our joy will endure regardless of whatever difficulty we face, and we can experience peace that passes understanding.
There is Purpose in Pain
2 Cor. 4:17 "...For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."
While we may not always see it, God is working through our trials. It can be hard to accept, and it doesn't mean we won't struggle with how our trials affect our feelings. But it does mean that there is no pain we experience in life that will be for nothing. so...
Don’t run from Trouble, but don’t camp in it either.
Not facing the problem means not finding the blessing God is working out through it. Focusing on enduring the suffering without believing God for deliverance gives us a twisted view of God's love and care for us.
Not Everything Comes From God, But God Works Everything Together
...For Our Good:
Rom 8:28 "...we know that God causes all things to work together for the good..."
While not all things come from God, He works through all circumstances for the good of those who love Him. This is why Jesus could endure the horror of the cross; because of the joy of eternal life, freedom, power, and purpose it would bring (Heb. 12:2).
...For His Glory:
Matt 26:39 "...Father not my will yours be done.”
Ultimately, our lives belong to God, and His purpose is greater than our own, and this is much more important than our own personal gain. This means...
Conclusion:
"I do not believe that everything that happens is, by default, what God wanted to happen. There are some situations where people are simply opposing God’s will and need to be confronted with rebuke. There are some situations where enemies are trying to hinder the work of the Kingdom in our life and warfare needs to be made. But there's another kind of situation, where what looks like an enemy or a problem, is actually God working... even though it feels like a storm, it’s actually the wind of God's Spirit, blowing in the sails of the ship, to bring it to the place it needs to be."
- Pastor Sean Davis
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