(September 13, 2014)
We each
are going to face times of trial and distress, but the key question is what we
are going to do during those times of trial. The scriptures are full of examples of those
who suffer, and in their suffering and distress turn to the Lord and find
peace. At the same time, there are other
examples (such as Ahaz), who when life’s pain inevitably comes they turn and
look for those to blame or continue their behavior that resulted in the pain
coming in the first place.
Is
there a more tragic statement than that attributed to Ahaz here – in his time
of distress did he trespass more against the Lord. Our suffering and pain is often designed to
turn us towards the Lord – and even if it is not by His will or design that we
suffer, yet He stands ready to succor all of us who turn to Him. Instead of turning to Him, however, how often
do we turn from Him further and further all while increasing the pain and
distress that we suffer through this mortal life?
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