From the CANON on this blog:
Solutions
1. God
is omnipotent and therefore can solve any problem. He may choose to use the solutions listed
below, but he often provides in ways you could have never imagined. The poor should cry out to God for help,
rather than depending on Baal.
Today’s scripture reading:
Matthew 14:22-34
Today’s
devotional:
No one gets through
life without trials. Realistically, you are currently in a storm, just getting
out of one, or about to enter a turbulent time. That is the bad news.
Thankfully, we serve a good God who provides—even through dark times.
Today’s passage
tells of a stormy night on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus provides for us today just
as He did for His disciples in that unsettling situation. Today, we will focus
on ways that He does this.
• The Father offers Christians His presence and the promise
that He will never leave (Don’t
love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never
fail you. I will never abandon you.”
So we can say with confidence, “The LORD is my helper, so I will
have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Heb. 13:5-6). To the extent
we are mindful of these wonderful provisions, we are able to live with a sense
of comfort and courage, regardless of our circumstances. What an amazing gift!
• The Lord
blesses His children with a pathway through trouble. He is in total control of
our storm and will use the trial for His purpose. We may not understand, but we
can trust His hand to guide us and accomplish good. Sometimes the reason or
benefit of a difficulty becomes obvious, while in other cases, it may never be
clear.
• The Father
offers believers the potential to grow. Hardships serve as exercises in trust,
and they allow us to learn more fully how great God’s power and love are.
No one enjoys
trials. But remember to express gratitude for God’s hand in your life.
Hardships offer the chance to trust your Creator and know Him better. Even
though they are painful, don’t waste the opportunity trials offer to become all
the Lord has planned for you.
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