Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Progress
As I sit down to write this blog, there is a jackhammer breaking up the sidewalk right outside my window. I keep telling myself the City crews are making progress and the end result will be fantastic! But for now, I am reaching for the Advil and I’m sure the guy operating the jackhammer might need one too.
Progress. When you think about it, the Biblical picture is that progress comes with pain. Just as the old sidewalk is being chipped away by the powerful jackhammer; we deepen our spiritual walk through experiencing trials. Hebrews says that Christ learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Peter says that our response to trials will show the genuineness of our faith when it is tested by fire. James says to count it all joy when you fall into trials.
If you are experiencing a season of trials right now – consider how it can deepen your faith. It is the means by which we make progress.
And now, if I could just find those ear plugs!
Rick
Progress. When you think about it, the Biblical picture is that progress comes with pain. Just as the old sidewalk is being chipped away by the powerful jackhammer; we deepen our spiritual walk through experiencing trials. Hebrews says that Christ learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Peter says that our response to trials will show the genuineness of our faith when it is tested by fire. James says to count it all joy when you fall into trials.
If you are experiencing a season of trials right now – consider how it can deepen your faith. It is the means by which we make progress.
And now, if I could just find those ear plugs!
Rick
