When major life change happens it is hard to understand why it happens to us.

Why me?  This is crass but I often look around and say to myself it could be worse to soften the blow of the pain. At least I don’t have it as bad as so and so. Horrible thought process.

I am reminded of Jesus and how much of a sacrifice he made.

He was in Heaven. The greatest place far more than my mind can ever comprehend and he came down to earth to serve and die.

When Adam was formed Jesus’s fate was sealed.

Why then if our creator left the most high to come to earth, serve eventually giving his life, giving us eternal life, do we fix our eyes on the temporary pain of this earth?

Pain hurts.

Philippians  2: 5-11  states that Jesus humbled himself and was obedient, because of his actions God exalted him.

Life changes can be a learning experience.

Psalm 66:10-12

” For You, God, tested us; You refined us as silver is refined. You lured us into a trap; You placed burden on our backs. You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us out to abundance.”

So if we humble ourselves, look for God’s refinement, at the proper time he will bring us into abundance. I am not insinuating the blab it and grab type of religion. Abundance can mean wisdom, or something else that God sees fit. Every good thing comes from our Heavenly Father meant to glorify him. We are the stewards.

James 1:2-4

 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. “

We can have joy because joy is rooted in hope. We have hope in our eternal life, a testimony in the trial, faith that all things work for good for those that love the Lord, knowing God is close to the broken hearted, and in the end if we are humble and pass the trial we will be exalted at the proper time.

If the attitude of Christ was service and being humble, I want the same.

Prayer for today:

Thank you Lord for your Son and what a great example we have. Let us be a servant to you persevering through the trials of life, knowing this life is temporary and the pain won’t last. We have joy and hope. In Jesus name, amen.