“That
no man should be moved by these afflictions…” 1 Thess 3:3
Paul had sent
Timothy to comfort the church by helping them understand that
troubles/afflictions are not always caused by sin or lack of faith. Trials may
be a part of God's plan and purpose for believers. Experiencing afflictions can
build character (Jas 1:2-4), perseverance (Rom 5:3-5), and offer reassurance to others who are
afflicted (2Co 1:3-7). While problems are
unavoidable, they may be a sign of effective and purposeful living in Christ.
David’s pen never wrote more purposeful words than when dipped in affliction. God desires progression not perfection, thus without
problems we can’t achieve promotion. Know your temporal problems have eternal
answers; at your lowest God offers hope; your weakest, strength and your
saddest, comfort.
The
strength of your faith is not how you appear to others, but how you adhere to
God!
HSAY…Todd
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