"These words I have spoken to you, that in me, and in your obedience to them, you might find peace. In the world you will experience pain and trouble; but rejoice, for I have overcome the world."
--Jesus
Pain & Trouble
In this communication rich world our pain & trouble are magnified beyond comprehension. Politicians and pundits will argue incessantly about solutions to the pain and trouble. Well meaning debates, but in the end futile. Is there enough security to prevent every act of lawlessness? Are there enough doctors to heal every wound?
But the fact that we are aware beyond our ability to process only serves to illuminate for us the wonder of Jesus' statement, nay, the wonder of His being! Tragic deaths, senseless carnage, irresponsible leadership, unconscionable corruption, accelerating deterioration, unfathomable apathy, brazen brutishness, global unrest all work to define the brightness of the light that exposes the darkness of the human nature, and the power able to destroy that darkness.
For one said, "is God bound to forgive sin or to destroy sin?" To put behind sins awfulness for all time by eternal choice of the Beloved is the work of overcoming. Each step toward obedience is that choice.
May we be ever grateful for the work of Pain & Trouble as our constant reminder to trust in Jesus and His power to overcome!
But the fact that we are aware beyond our ability to process only serves to illuminate for us the wonder of Jesus' statement, nay, the wonder of His being! Tragic deaths, senseless carnage, irresponsible leadership, unconscionable corruption, accelerating deterioration, unfathomable apathy, brazen brutishness, global unrest all work to define the brightness of the light that exposes the darkness of the human nature, and the power able to destroy that darkness.
For one said, "is God bound to forgive sin or to destroy sin?" To put behind sins awfulness for all time by eternal choice of the Beloved is the work of overcoming. Each step toward obedience is that choice.
May we be ever grateful for the work of Pain & Trouble as our constant reminder to trust in Jesus and His power to overcome!
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Charlie