Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers, falsely accused, forgotten, and left in a miserable prison, but God used his trials to save the lives of many.
What satan meant for evil, God used for good.
Job lost everything he had in one afternoon. From his possessions to his children, he suffered the extreme agony of pain and loss. Through it all, God used these trials to draw Job close to Himself and to bring glory to His name.
What satan meant for evil, God used for good.
Jesus was betrayed, falsley accused, placed on a mock trial, beaten, and then suffered the intense agony of crucifixion on a cruel cross. He went willingly, enduring the pain, so that He could pay the price for sin and redeem mankind.
What satan meant for evil, God used for good.
Suffering, although never pleasant, has the unique opportunity to place us in the perfect place in the valley to do mighty things for God that may not be possible on the mountain top.
I've often asked how we can pray for each other, and my heart is always overwhelmed by the number of people who are hurting and struggling. I continue to pray for you as we journey together.
Suffering isn't pleasant, but I want to encourage you to stay focused on Christ in the midst of the storms. Pray for opportunities to make His name known and bring Him glory.
Sometimes God chooses to calm the storm, and sometimes God chooses to calm His children while the storm rages.
We are fighting battles on all fronts, but never forget the war has already been won...we are more than conquerors through Christ.
Through it all, He is faithful. Trust Him, He is working ALL things together for His good!
"But the GOD of ALL GRACE, who hath CALLED US unto his ETERNAL GLORY by CHRIST JESUS, AFTER THAT YE HAVE SUFFERED A WHILE, make you PERFECT, STABLISH, STRENGTHEN, SETTLE YOU."
1 Peter 5:10
What Satan Means For Evil, God Uses For Good
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