Extreme adversity with great pain is often a time when God removes the resources and supports that we normally rely on to feel secure - our careers, finances, friends, family, health and so forth.When you find yourself in a painful experience, it is easy to sit and complain. However this is a time when you could be set up by God to hear a great word from Him. Listen! He may be wanting to show you an attitude or behavior that is destructive. You would be less quick to face this when times are pleasant. So, is this a discipline for sin, or a gentle warning, or is He using the pain in preparing you for a new task?
When faced with severe adversity it is easy to give in to Satan’s attack; “God has left you. Where is God? Why would He let this happen to you?” Remember, God has promised He will never leave us (though He sure seems distant at times!) "As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Joshua 1:5b). We can trust Him.
A question to ask God during this time is, “Am I experiencing this tough time for the benefit of others?” We influence others by modeling for them while walking through pain.
These are times to pray and listen, instead of the natural response to get out of the situation as soon as possible. This could be a time to pray and wait upon the Lord. Be silent before Him and listen for His still, quiet voice.
God often leads us to amazing new discoveries as a result of walking through great adversity with Him. It could be a time of receiving “great treasures in darkness.” God uses pain to speak to His children.
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