Proverbs 24:16- The righteous fall seven times and rise again.
It seems like sometimes we can feel like trouble is on every side of us. It may seem like there is no way out of a situation and everything will collapse around you.
What we as followers of Christ fail to realize most times, is that God is bigger, stronger, wiser, smarter, loving, gracious, merciful, powerful and He never let's us out of His sight. I'm not saying that we fail to realize it because we don't care. I'm simply stating an obvious fact... that we are humans, can easily get overcome by stresses of life.
Take Paul for instance, he was not the most popular guy. Granted he was famous, but mostly hated. You would think after being locked in prison. After being beat up. Stoned. Locked away in a dungeon, that he would have given up eh? Nah. Men of God don't go down that easy. Instead he and Silas began singing worship songs out loud so not only the Father could hear, but also the enemy.
See life is rough. And Satan knows that. So how much more of an advantage could he get? Seems like the battlefield is set in his favor, right? Wrong! Satan always underestimates what God can do in ANY situation. Who in their right mind would start praising God in the midst of a trial or uncertanty?! A true, Man of God! When we let go, like Paul and Silas did, we step into a degree of faith that is untapped by most people. When we worship through our tragedy or tribulation, God sees and hears that. And BAM! You've past your test He was giving you!
I believe God says stuff like this, " Ah! Well done! Now that you've learned to trust me FULLY, watch me work everything for your good! Watch and see that I control EVERYTHING! Watch me be God instead of you trying to be "in charge". Watch me keep my promises! I stay the same! Let me show you how I've treated the great men in the Bible. By providing for them and keeping them safe! Watch me turn this whole scenario around for your benefit, because I love you!"
If we could see things through this perspective, could you imagine your level of faith? How it would sky rocket?! It would be amazing! Hoever this is tough. And it requires diligence. Which can be achieved with the Holy Spirit.
Keep you head up my man, God's watching you everyday.