And it really got me thinking... that even in our times of trials... if our focus is on the Lord, the outcome will be good. Because He loves us.
I was reminded of all the suffering Jesus went through, all for being a good person. For preaching, serving the poor, healing, and teaching about love- He was crucified.
And for Christ- it was a huge trial!!! The Son of God himself went through pain and suffering.
The prayer he prayed when HE KNEW that he was going to be crucified was:
" Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine. "
Christ knew that as the Son of God... God could do anything.... but it was God's will that Christ go through what he did... so that he could eventually show his Resurrection power, when Christ rose from the dead!
It's a scary thought to know that its pretty much guaranteed there's going to be tests and trials in life... just when we think everything is perfect... something disappoints us. But the moral of the story is to keep looking to God, keep serving him, keep loving others in the name of God.... because God will honour us when we live for Him. That's a guarantee.
"Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." - John 16:33.
Sometimes Christianity can seem like a fairy tale ending... that no matter what: Good wins over evil. But in Christ, its true. That's how our faith works.
God is good, all the time. :) Happy Easter!
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