Posted On: Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at 2:02 am
“If they are bound in chains
and caught up in a web of trouble,
he shows them the reason.
He shows them their sins of pride.
He gets their attention
and commands that they turn from evil. . . .
But by means of their suffering, he rescues those who suffer.
For he gets their attention through adversity.”
—Job 36:8–10, 15
Encouragement for Today
God gets our attention through adversity and suffering. When trials come upon us, the first step is to ask God to show us what we may have done to bring it about. It may not be a result of our own poor choices, pride, resentment, or any other sin. But on the other hand, it may be, and seeking to understand any responsibility on our part is the beginning of wisdom and change.
—Diane Eble, author of Abundant Gifts: A Daybook of Grace-Filled Devotions
Categories: Day-to-day musings, encouragement