Everyone occasionally has felt their lives were out of control and beyond making necessary changes. Ludwig van Beethoven cried out to a friend, "I want to seize fate by the throat and bring it down!" Imagine the helplessness this gifted composer felt at twenty-seven to experience severe hearing loss. By age forty-five he was totally deaf.
When experiencing such catastrophic events, our only choice is to muster the courage to face the future by entrusting ourselves into the care of the Lord Jesus Christ. As Christians, it’s imperative to believe and accept that the pain we must endure is in keeping with God’s purpose for us. If so, he will deliver us.
Samson ignored God’s purpose for his life, and even after escaping multiple encounters with death he still failed to thank God for his deliverance. He appeared to be blind to his bad choices even as he was shackled and blinded by his enemy. It takes courage to question our choices and make needed changes. God will help you do that.
Be strong and courageous. Don’t fear or tremble…because
the Lord your God will be the one who keeps on walking with you – he won’t
leave you or abandon you.
~Deuteronomy 31:6 International Standard Version
May all who come to you be glad and joyful. May all who
are thankful for your salvation always say, “How great is God!”
~Psalm 70:4 Good News Bible
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