The Trust That Overcomes
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesFrom today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following selected article regarding our having complete trust in God, because of His ability to control those things that are seemingly uncontrollable (see article).
On the old “Happy Days” television show, Richie Cunningham had just been “grounded for life” by his father, Howard, for misbehaving. As they talked about it, Howard asked his son, “Did you know that there is a lesson in this for you?”
Richie’s response was priceless: “figured anything with this much pain had to have a lesson in it somewhere.”
In one of the most practical books in the New Testament, James writes these words:
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:2-4).
James’ point is simple — God doesn’t waste anything! Everything happens in our lives for a reason, and a great part of the reason, is to help us grow our faith (cf. Genesis 50:15-26; Job 42).
It has been said that life has to be believed in a forward motion, but can only be understood by looking back. This demands that we trust in God (Proverbs 3:5-6). We must trust that He is in control — especially when life seems to be out of control (Job 1; Job 2:1-10).
As we face the heartaches of life, it is only by complete confidence in the goodness and plan of God that we can overcome. The things that could destroy us can become building blocks on the journey of faith as we look for the hand of God in all circumstances (Romans 8:28).
“This is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith” (1 John 5:4).
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