Being Christians doesn’t mean we’ll be free from troubles and battles, but God will help us get through them when they come. Paul described it this way: ‘In everything and in every way we show that we truly are God’s servants. We have always been patient, though we have had a lot of trouble, suffering, and hard times. We have been beaten, put in jail, and hurt in riots. We have worked hard and have gone without sleep or food. But we have kept ourselves pure and have been understanding, patient, and kind. The Holy Spirit has been with us, and our love has been real. We have spoken the truth, and God’s power has worked in us. In all our struggles we have said and done only what is right. Whether we were honoured or dishonoured or praised or cursed, we always told the truth about ourselves. But some people said we did not. We are unknown to others, but well known to you. We seem to be dying, and yet we are still alive. We have been punished, but never killed, and we are always happy, even in times of suffering. Although we are poor, we have made many people rich. And though we own nothing, everything is ours’ (2 Corinthians 4-10 CEV). When our faith is tested, it attracts God’s power and brings His grace into the situation. He’ll fight for us on our battlefields, take us through our storms, and turn our seasons of trouble into seasons of growth. The Bible says, ‘Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered’ (Hebrews 5:8 NLT). He knows what it’s like to face challenges, so He’ll be there to strengthen and guide us when we face our own.

What Now?

If you’re going through a challenging time, as well as praying for God to help you through it, thank Him that every battle you face is an opportunity to grow your faith and see Him at work.