Earthquakes are an interesting phenomenon. They come and go as the earth’s crust shifts around on its molten core. Their intensity varies from tiny tremors that barely register on measuring equipment to a full blown rupture that destroys whole cities or reshapes the countryside. There is a parallel here in regard to how sin impacts…
Category: Sorrow and Distress
In Difficult Situations God Is Always Superior
God chooses to put His children into difficult situations of great magnitude sometimes, which seem to lead us to a position of no escape. If He asked us in advance what we think of being subjected to them, it would never be our choice to be in such circumstances. What about you? Are you in…
He Hears Our Cry and is Eager to Aid
In all the afflictions of the Israelites, their heavenly Father was also afflicted out of sympathy for their difficult situation. And when we are in trouble, and seek His attention for our difficult situation by praying for His help, He hears our cry and comes to rescue us. He will not turn us away, nor…
Is Your Sorrow over Sin Leading to Death or Life?
At any given moment, there is someone who has done something wrong throughout the world. Whether the offense was a minor or major one, if that person was caught, or the error was exposed, he or she experienced some kind of sorrow. For most people, feelings of anguish only arise when the byproducts of their…
When You Have No Hope — God Cares for You
There are times when the Lord God chooses to put His people into intensely difficult situations which appear to lead to a position where there is no way of escape. If He were to ask you in advance what you think about them, you would never choose to be involved in such predicaments on your…
