Common to man

 

We’ve all just come through the holiday season of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. And for many, the holidays are somewhat painful, primarily because a loved one is missing from their life.  A family member or close friend, who either died of natural causes, or perhaps was suddenly taken because of a tragedy of some kind. 

I read of a minister who tragically lost a son in a horrific auto accident days before Christmas some years ago. For this man of God and his wife, the holidays are particularly painful. 

Another woman shared that in a short time, she lost her father, mother and two of her brothers in unexpected and tragic ways (one through suicide).  To say the least the holidays have never been the same for her. 

Paul writes in I Corinthians 10:13 that no temptation hath taken us but such as “is common to man”.  In other words, everyone goes through “testing seasons”. Everybody; Christians included, face trials and storms in their lives.  But Paul goes on to say in this same verse, “but God is faithful…”  It’s a reminder that God is aware of our pain and truly cares about what we go through. 

I am reminded that in the midst of my own trying seasons; others, many others have made the journey through painful experiences also.  You are not alone in your suffering my friend!  You can prevail! God’s grace is sufficient for every day.  Why not praise Him today for His unfailing love. 

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Pastor Bruce Freeman

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