A New Fave

"Indeed, it was for my own welfare that I had such great bitterness,

but Your love has rescued me from the Pit of destruction,

for You have cast all of my sins behind Your back."

Isaiah 38:17

This is my new favorite verse.  King Hezekiah uttered these words of thanksgiving after receiving a message through Isaiah that God had heard his prayer and would spare his life. 

Words can not entirely convey the depth, height, and width of the LOVE our GOD has for us.  (Ephesians 3:18)   I am also convinced no words can completely describe the depth of His mercy and grace.  Yet these words spoken by Hezekiah describe exactly what God has done, and continues to do for all who turn to Christ. 

Our sufferings bring us to the breaking point, the point at which we realize our limited humanity and recognize God's infinite glory!  Our sufferings bring us face to face with the truth of who we are internally and eternally.  For some, this realization is an affirmation of their relationship with God.  For others, it is a conviction of the heart and recognition for a need for God.  Hard times can grow our character, make us spiritually stronger, and draw us closer to God.

There is good that can come from great suffering, especially if that suffering leads us to the foot of the cross!  We can trust in God to bring forth something beneficial in times of bitterness and troubles.  Look for what it is He is wanting to do in and through you during those tough times.    

God isn't out to get you.  He's out to SAVE YOU! 

In His Love, Cathy