Those wild and windy trials are a blessing!
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. The coast of California is dotted with thousands of beautiful old oak trees. And what makes them beautiful is their twisted branches and big gnarled trunks – they look like trees out of a fairytale book! And all those strange twistings tell a story of the many storms that have swept in off the Pacific Ocean and pummeled those trees. Their roots obviously run deep to hold up such massive branches. And that’s the way God uses suffering in our lives. First Peter 5:10 says that after we have suffered a little while, God will make us strong, firm and steadfast. Just like those California coastal oaks. But do not hope of becoming well-rooted in Christ if no rough winds pass over you! It is only “After you have suffered for a little while” then you become strong and firm and steadfast in the faith. So, guess what? Those wild and windy trials are a blessing after all!
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