Last night I watched In Touch with Charles Stanley. I really like listening to Dr. Stanley even though he looks like an old fuddy duddy. His practical teaching based in Biblical Truth is just what I needed to hear last night.
He spoke on God's purpose in the storm.
He said that:
"God does not always want to just do something IN us, but often His ultimate goal is to do something THROUGH us. The deeper the valley, the darker the storm and the more intense the pain, the greater the preparation of your heart to be a blessing to other people."
"When God breaks your heart, He makes you useful; but He also props open the door of your heart. You become very sensitive to people around you who are hurting. You don’t even have to open the door when encounter one who is hurting…it automatically opens and you become a walking valuable vessel and tool in the hand of God."
"The intensity of the storm and the length and depth of the valley can be determined by God based on our rebellion and indifference. But also the depth of brokenness required can be equaled to the degree of usefulness God sees in His purpose for us."
These are truths that I already "know" but I needed to be reminded. I remember in studying the "40 Days of Purpose" that God is more interested in my character than in my comfort.
I need to embrace the pain of the storm as Christ embraced the Cross for me. I know that there are times lately that I have been living on my own strength. Each storm reminds me that my strength is insufficient and that He is my sufficiency in life.
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Thanks for sharing. Very useful and helpful.
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