Adversity is equally as purposeful in the eyes of our sovereign God as is abundance and joy. In the Old Testament, Job replied to his wife, “Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” in the midst of their utter devastation and loss. (Job 2:10) And Paul points out in Romans 5:3-4 that adversity can refine our character and deepen our faith. That’s because, facing trials with a spiritual perspective (knowing that God’s sovereignty is over all aspects of our life) allows us to not see them as set backs but rather as opportunities for personal growth and transformation. (James 1:2-4) And we have further assurance of this in Romans 8:28, when Paul wrote that all things work together for the good to those who love God.” Finally, as Jesus said in Matthew 6:34, “Don’t be anxious about tomorrow.” For yes, we don’t know the future, but we do know the mighty God Who holds it in His hands. So we must then trust Him for the outcome and obey His lead.
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