Tired of Having Problems?

God can use adversity.


Do you know why we sometimes stay in trouble and things don't work out? We cry out to God, but then we look at our circumstances, we find other people to blame, we become resentful, hostile, angry--it's a vicious cycle. We wonder, "Father, where in the world are You? God, if You love me, why do these things happen?"


But when we finally discern, "This situation is from God's hand," do you know what is going to happen? The adversity will either change or disappear.


Friend, God is in everything, even the things in life that you do not like, things in life that cause you pain and sorrow.


There will be times when you want to run a thousand miles in the other direction and say, "God, I can't handle any more of this."


So God says, "Then you don't want to change."


You say, "But God, that's not from You. That's from him. It's from her. It's from them." No. You see because you're a child of God, His hand, ultimately, holds every trial. He can use every adversity.


Is God in everything? According to what the Word says, "God causes all things to work together for good . . . " (Romans 8:28). Just in time God demonstrates His awesome, irresistible power.


What can you do about an earthquake? You can't stop it. What about a volcanic eruption? You can't change its course. What about a hurricane? You can't quiet its rage. What about a tornado? You can't stop it.


Yes, God's in everything. In one way or another, God is in everything.


What about the unbeliever? Is God in everything for that person? Yes and no. He is in everything that happens in the life of the unbeliever in this light:


God knows everything the unbeliever does.

He is continually extending His love to the unbeliever.

He is continually reaching out, ready and willing to forgive.

He is continually attempting to convict the unbeliever of sin.

He is continually attempting to demonstrate His love so that the person will understand he or she needs Christ.

He is continually involved in the unbeliever's life. Mindful of each sin. God sees to it that there are consequences to disobedience.


That's what the Bible teaches in Ephesians chapter 5 verse 6.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Is God involved in the life of the unbeliever?
Yes, He is.