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It’s often in the midst of tragedy that God works most powerfully in a person’s life.
Life can clip along just fine for years and years. That normal, frenetic pace of life lulls us to spiritual sleep. Into a coma of sorts that makes us feel like we’re in control, that we don’t need others, and that we certainly don’t need God. Because, when you have a successful career, a nice home, a nice family, and are fulfilling the “American dream,” what else could you ask for?
But it’s suffering that helps remind us that we have very little control of our lives. No matter what you do, you can’t safeguard your life against disaster. Try as you may, suffering will find you. And you can continue to try to put up fences, sandbags, walls, and defenses against disaster…but no part of life is outside the reach of Tragedy.
The point of suffering is many-fold, and I don’t presume to know exactly what God’s up to when He allows certain things. But one thing is certain (in addition to the fact that Satan is out to steal, kill, and destroy” – John 10:10). “For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10) It’s when we recognize our position in relationship with God that we find true security. Feelings of safety and ease are just that…feelings. When “life” happens, we find that the only safe place to rest is clinging tight to the One who holds life in His hands.
May we show Christ to be our all surpassing Treasure, and not the stuff of earth that is quickly fleeting.
And may we, out of that relationship, offer hope and help to a world left stunned and confused when life falls apart.
