Have you ever noticed the wide eyed, innocent look of wonder in a baby’s eyes? The Bible states in I Corinthians 2:9; But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. Do you suppose that we will be like innocent children in awe and wonder when we see God and what he has prepared for us?

We often refer to Job in a comment as “having the patience of Job”. We acknowledge that Job suffered some real trials. When Job lost everything he made the comment, “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blesed be the name of the Lord.” When we have difficult times and/or trials what are our comments? I offer that the first comment is generally, “why me?”. Or our comments may be “Why is God punishing me?”
Here is a thought. I have just found my tire is flat and I have a real need to be someplace. Is this God punishing me or is it God protecting me from some problem down the road and a slight delay will keep me from being hurt?
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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