Center for Evangelists

Have you ever been on an airplane when the weather was bad? Maybe it is stormy with rain, thunder and lightning. You along with the other passengers are frightened. The plane even drops a few feet and some of your seat mates even let out a little scream. Now the fear even becomes greater, then the pilot takes the plane to a higher level and all of a sudden you are above the clouds looking down.

From this height you see the sunshine. Those dark clouds that frightened you just minutes before now look beautiful. Looking on them now they are fluffy and white. What is the difference? The pilot took the plane above the storm. He was there all the time and knew exactly what to do and how to get you through the storm.

Jesus is the Christian’s pilot. He knows the storm you may be going through. He is there all the time. Directing your path. He can go with you through the storm and will take you through it until you reach the sunshine and He will show you the beauty that comes after the storm passes.

Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

The Bible tells us that all things work together for good. Have you ever wondered how?

How can the death of a loved one, loss of job, fires, hurricanes, car crashes and many other disasters be good?

Truthfully, we cannot understand it. But, we must trust in God to bring about His purpose in our lives.

Look closely at the verse. It is for those of us who love God, and have accepted Jesus as our Savior. God is using this circumstance in our life to bring about His purpose.

Jesus promises to go with us through every trial. He is the Comforter, our Guide, our Savior. He will never leave us or forsake us. We have a great and mighty God. Trust Him as you go through this difficulty.