Facing trouble is not an occasional experience, for each new day presents new trouble. Yet most people begin the day convinced they are in charge of their serenity. Then when critical issues arise, they feel comforted by believing God is present to help.
When David came into Saul’s life, Saul felt fortunate and pleased. Saul gave him a high commission in the army that previously had gone to experienced commanders. As David’s success accrued, the more praise and admiration the people voiced for him
1 Samuel 18 informs us Saul began to fear David, even perceived him as an enemy as his ability to cope with David’s success faded away. There’s a correlation between managing life’s troubles and sensing God’s presence to give insight and wisdom for problem solving.
Jesus prompts us to seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness so that help will be forthcoming.
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We rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
~Romans
5:3-5 New Living Translation
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