Trials Are Food For Our Faith….

There are so many distractions in our world today. So many things that occupy our time. It’s hard to stay focused, especially focused upon God. Here in 2 Corinthians we read about Paul addressing the Church in Corinth about his struggles and what he learned from them. Paul tells the Church that because of his struggles he learned to stop relying on himself and now rely upon God alone. Trials are food for our faith, never forget this. Not only that, but Paul goes on to tell them/us that his confidence goes into and comes from God alone. His faith in God continues to rescue him from the adversary of this life (the devil). When we become independently dependent upon God, it changes everything. Our worldview matters. Where we seek our significance matters. The proper view of oneself matters. Paul clearly states these truths here. We need to read and take heed. The only One worthy of our faith is God, placing it anywhere else will only lead to disappointment, regret, and wasted time and effort.

8 We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. 9 In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. 10 And He did rescue us from mortal danger, and He will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in Him, and He will continue to rescue us. 11 And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety. 2 Corinthians 1:8-11