The Lord Is Good To Those

Whose Hope Is In Him

I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of the Lord’s wrath. He has driven me away and made me walk in darkness rather than light; indeed, he has turned his hand against me again and again, all day long.

Lamentations 3:1-3

The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

Let him sit alone in silence, for the Lord has laid it on him. Let him bury his face in the dust— there may yet be hope. Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.

For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.

Lamentations 3:25-33

We can all find strength and endurance from our faith in Jesus Christ.

Sometimes, we have to play in pain. We can do that. We can find hope, and we can do these things every day, because we are believers in Christ.

We may face sorrow, pain, hardship, but we don’t have to sink into self-pity. The same God who allows our suffering also showers us with His compassion. With God’s love lifting us up, we can – if we have to – “play” in pain.

God will either spare you from suffering or give you the grace to bear it.

Our Daily Bread – June 19, 2013