Learning to Cope

 

From "In The Garden of Faith, Hope and Love" Facebook Page

We, who have been Christians for many years, haveand more years behind you of walking with God, your life is filled with memories and words that can encourage you with just a recall from your brain.

Scripture makes it clear. "I know, Lord, that Your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me." Psalm 119:75

It's not what we would really like to happen. But after each disappointment--broken heart, burden, concern, illness--you learn and understand Scripture verses for what they mean and what they can do for you. 

Charles Spurgeon wrote in his book, Beside Still Waters: "Many passages of Scripture will never be made clear by the commentator, for these must be expounded by experience. Many a verse is written in a secret ink that must be held to the fire of adversity to make it visible."  

This is the way God works to bring us to complete understanding of Him and His works. As a young Christian it is hard to see how a Scripture verse applies to you. You read it. You understand what it says. But you can't understand the meaning it will have on you when you have been afflicted with pain.

This is one of the reasons we never stop reading and learning from the Bible. Through the years you continually find new meaning to words as you experience life and its's joys and hardships.

This is a peace you learn. This is a peace that will get you through everything and anything that happens in your life. This is a blessing that you receive in your walk with God. 

I like what Carolyn Larsen said in her book, Courage and Hope for Every Day: You will undoubtedly experience problems at one time or another in your life . . . Search the Scripture to be reminded of God's presence and care for you. Focus on the lessons you're learning and how your dependence on God is growing stronger because of your experiences. 

Never stop learning. Never say you've learned everything about the Bible. It isn't possible. There is always something new to learn. And that's what gets you through life.  

I agree with the words at the beginning: "You are completely at peace knowing that He has never let you down, that He will never let you down, and what He has planned next, will always be better than what's behind."

By His Grace . . .