Are You Ready?

"The trials you are enduring now cannot compare to the joy that is coming."

Romans 8:18

 

The word "trials" is synonymous with "pain" which is not something we like.  We don't like pain!  Why?  Because pain hurts!  When we are enduring trials and struggles and pain, we have the tendency to lash out at God demanding to know "Why are You doing this to me?".  

 

Think about this: If you want to improve your health, you should make some changes.  One of those lifestyle changes is exercise. When we begin an exercise regimen we will be in pain and a great deal of discomfort at first, and our mind will scream at us to "Stop this nonsense!"  And we will be tempted to give up.  However, when we endure and keep working we will eventually see the results.  

 

You see, God isn't allowing pain and trials and struggles into our lives as some sort of punishment or demented joke.  God is working in our lives THROUGH the struggles, trials and pain so we will become ready for His indescribable gift of joy!  And remember, there is nowhere we can go that God is not with us, loving us, caring for us, protecting us, strengthening us, calming us, and preparing us.