Adversity

Adversity. Why?

To rid you of your self-sufficiency
To equip you to be a comforter
To give you a faith that soars
To challenge your commitment to faithful, loving obedience--no matter what
To deepen your experiential understanding of the absoluteness of His promises
To allow you to build memorials to His faithfulness for the instruction of your children and grandchildren
To deepen your eager anticipation of His return to make all things right
To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate to the world your confidence in His love and wisdom
To get you on your knees
To develop your patience--to know the power of rest, hope, waiting
To embrace your weakness
To participate in His suffering
To sense His presence
To be filled with His joy