Do we celebrate suffering? Do we turn a blind eye to the people who are hungry, homeless, sad, oppressed? Do we need God’s suffering? At worship Tuesday night, Sarah Travis pointed out that we do indeed need suffering. But how much anguish can one life take? What is your breaking point? Why are breaking points so very different?
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” Psalm 9:9.
As a paramedic, if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me what the worst thing I’ve seen at work was, I think I’d be a millionaire. Maybe twice over. My strength comes from Him. The Lord has been good to me. I do see bad things, but I also see good things. I cope, I hope and I pray … and I have the satisfaction knowing He works through me to help others. As Sarah said, God loves us to capacity; pain and suffering is just a part of the deal. Faith does not protect us, but it leads and guides us in His paths of righteousness. This is what he wants for us.
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalms 18:2.
Believe in Him. Find peace in Him. Love Him. He is your strength. He is your rock.
After worship, we were entertained by juggler Bob Cates. That man is just plain funny. I was truly entertained. And to those who didn’t believe me that what they bought was a diabolo, check this out. It also gives you a list of tricks you can impress me with later!
