Minnesota weather makes us strong and hardy or it is weak and
foolish? Reading these words of Scripture today makes me smile and realize we
really need God’s strength!
But God has chosen the foolish things of this
world to put to shame the wise and God has chosen the weak things of the world
to put to shame the things which are mighty. 1 Corinthians 1:27
When
change surrounds us in the weather or in life, when we feel weak and foolish,
God is there. Skies may darken. Lightning and thunder may strike and roll.
After the storm there is hope. The rainbow lights the sky. Something awakens
within us. Suffering brings doubt and sadness, but it also brings strength and
compassion. Somehow our loving Father uses the storms to bring hope to others.
Our pain draws us deeper; deeper into the big questions in life; deeper in our
faith; deeper in our trust.
Not only
so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering
produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character hope. And hope
does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our
hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5
When you
pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the
rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will
not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2
Jesus will walk us
through this life. Count on Him. Keep hope alive. There will be flood waters
rushing by us, and flames burning around us, but heaven calls, the hope of glory.
Hang on to hope. We persevere. We find times of refreshment. We hold on for
dear life. We hang on to each other. And we hang on to Jesus. He will never let
us go.
…which is
Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27b
Jesus,
You know what we go through. Give those suffering right now
Your comfort and peace. Help us to persevere and develop character and bring hope.
You are the hope of glory, now and forever. And we rely on Your strength
Amen
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