We can do nothing without Christ. It is with his help that we are able to be successful in our endeavors and we must always remember where that strength and those abilities come from which bring about success. It is when we start to feel that our success is achieved through our own works that we find trouble.
"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
Paul boasted and the Bible tells us of afflictions he suffered because of that boasting. While it doesn't go into detail as to what his afflictions were, it is assumed that they were likely more spiritual than physical as demons were allowed to further torment that affliction.
Many wonder - how can a loving and caring God allow us, his children, to suffer? But we must remember that God knows what is best and he gives us the grace of Jesus so that we may bear those afflictions that we are given. Sometimes, when we ask for our afflictions to be lifted we are met with a stern "No" from God. We must understand that he knows best, and it is in those times that we must pray for grace. God knows our needs and he addresses them in his way, it is through his grace that we are able to come out the other side better than when we first faced our affliction(s).
Titus 2 - Be a model for others. God helps us to make it through our trials and tribulations, we should use that experience to show others God's grace and mercy. Follow God and his examples and through your life exemplify what a true Christian is.
God takes care of everything in the end...sometimes the outcome isn't exactly what we desired, or what we had planned, but it is always God's will and it is always accompanied by Jesus' grace which allows us to make it through whatever we are up against. Go to God with every need - anything that is important to you is important to God. There is nothing you can pray about or ask of him that would be a shock, because he already knows your thoughts and your needs.
Don't ever quit God - Mark 4:35-40 In these verses we see that even the men riding on the ship with Jesus doubted. How must they have felt when they woke him out of a sound sleep, shaking with fear, and he calmly walked out, waved his hand and calmed the sea. How clear would the awesome power of God be if we were to see that miracle? How could you ever give up on someone who could do such amazing things once you saw such wonders? The key is faith. The Bible tells us of the wonders Jesus did so that we can have that as testimony to his awesome power. It also testifies that he will be there for us just as he was there for the men on the ship which we read about in Mark chapter 4.
Jesus' grace is sufficient now as it was then. There is not a situation that will arise which God can't get you through. Nothing can happen to you that God wouldn't care about, he is there for us through it all.
Have you been talking to God lately? Have you asked for His grace? When you find yourself in trouble - don't whimper, don't whine - go to God. As for his grace. Trust in his time to send the help you WANT and while you wait trust in him to give you the grace you NEED. Don't hold anything back from Jesus....
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
" do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."
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