Why Go To The Trouble?

Do you want to experience God in your life? Learn to pray. Prayer takes faith. Faith requires the Word. We turn to the Word in the midst of crisis. If we are more likely to turn to God only in the midst of trouble, it makes sense. Just add it up.

God knows the peril of avoiding Him. We all know that life can be short. That is reason enough. But even if we live a long life, Satan has his traps that can take a fatal grip that can drag a person into his permanent hold. A God of love will cause Him to allow some devastating events that will urge us to safety. Consider a loving parent who will allow the pain and discomfort of surgery to save a sick child. God's love is greater, still.

But, suppose you have already accepted Christ as your Savior? Satan is still eager to destroy your productive life that will glorify God. The enemy has his traps for that as well. You can rest assured that the Lord has more for your life than what you have experienced. His love will again allow tough times that you may grow you. In either case, some troubles will come.

In John 16:33 (NIV), Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart. I have overcome the world." While problems in life are unavoidable, many troubles CAN be avoided. Proverbs 19:23 (NIV) assures us that, "The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble." Do you desire, even need a rest where troubles back off? If we are active in drawing close to God we will find Him drawing close to us. James 4:8 (NIV) says, "Come near to God and He will come near to you." We can bypass many troubles by doing so. So, if we can become what God has designed us to be by pursuing Him, "why go to the trouble?"


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