FINDING GOD'S PURPOSE IN PAINS!

I read this story in “Renew your Hope “ ( C.R.Swindoll):”'Muhammad Ali was inside the plane 747, and began the journey, but he was not wearing the seat belt.


_ The stewardess told him: Please put your seat belt.

_ He replied to her: The Superman does not need to use it.

_ Yes, sir, but the Superman does not need to use the plane. Please, put your seat belt.”

We all need security, but our greatest security comes from Christ.

Nobody in the world is free of pain , every day we see on news, newspaper, internet, and in the Christian life we’ve been through many problems either personal, family.

What pains can make in our lives?

“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don't try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.

Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate. For such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life.”James 1:2-4, 12( The Message)

1) Pains teach us about “ GROUTH”

Although it is difficult, rejoice when going through struggles, because you will grow in faith.

“But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes, yes…”( 2 Pe 3:17-18 The Message)

2) Pains teach us about “ FORGIVENESS”

"The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They're full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don't fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this:
Our Father in heaven,
Reveal who you are.
Set the world right;
Do what's best— as above, so below.
Keep us alive with three square meals.
Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others.
Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil.
You're in charge!
You can do anything you want!
You're ablaze in beauty!
Yes. Yes. Yes.( Mt 6:7-13 – the Message)

“Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it, and nothing will be too much for you. This mountain, for instance: Just say, 'Go jump in the lake'—no shuffling or shilly-shallying—and it's as good as done. That's why I urge you to pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything. And when you assume the posture of prayer, remember that it's not all asking. If you have anything against someone, forgive—only then will your heavenly Father be inclined to also wipe your slate clean of sins." ( Mc 11:22-25 – the Message)

“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with him and learn a life of love. Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn't love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.( Ef 5:1-2 the Message)

Be people without guilt, hurts and resentments with each others.

3) Pains teach us about GOD’S LOVE

"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.
"You're familiar with the old written law, 'Love your friend,' and its unwritten companion, 'Hate your enemy.' I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that. ( Mt 5: 38-47 The Messsage )

Trust, the loving God’s power can restore and heal a broken heart for the pain.

“So, if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it. ( 1 Pe 4: 19 The Message).

“ GOD LOVES US ENOUGH TO ACCEPT US AS WE ARE, BUT LOVES US TOO MUCH TO LET THEM CONTINUE.!” Phillip Yancey

Pra.Eni A.S.Cruz Devidé