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The Injustices Of Life
Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 21, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: Life can throw many hard things at us. We may even be tempted to let our hope in God fade. We want to scream, “Where is the justice?” As we move along a little further in Joseph's life God would want us to be encouraged that he will always see his children through.
Deuteronomy 32:4 – “The Rock—his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true.”
This verse tells me that God's timing and God's plans are always perfect. Let me tell you about ngela.
Angela struggled with patience. Her husband had recently retired, and they had made plans to travel. All that changed when he fell from a ladder and shattered his hip. Even though doctors were encouraging about his eventual recovery, the next year would involve a lot of rehab and slow recovery. Angela was sad for her husband but angry with God. Yet, God used this in her life to grow her through patient endurance. It's a deflating experience when our plans are delayed, but the Lord's plans are always perfect and always on time.
Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart be courageous.
Wait for the Lord.”
Isaiah 40:31 – “but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.”
These verses of Scripture are our assurance that God's timing and God's plans are always perfect.
Joseph discovered overtime what Chuck Swindoll declared to be true in his poem entitled “Attitude”. And a lot of this revolves around our attitude. Chuck Swindoll wrote:
“The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond to it.” Attitude. Repeat.
Joseph had to continue being patient and long-suffering, and trust that God was with him. I hope that all of us learn the same lesson. So, let's keep our eyes looking up, even when life can bring us down.
Stay focused on Jesus and he will overcome any trials that you face.
Do you have Jesus in your life to turn to? If not, we give you that opportunity to accept Him as your very own Savior right now. Trust me. You won't regret it as you trust Jesus.
