Problems give us the opportunity to see God’s glory and power.
Read 1 Chronicles 29:11-13. How does this passage of God’s Word speak into your stable of problems?
What comfort do you take away from this passage?
The Prophet Jeremiah saw enough problems to fill 1,000 lives.
Not only did he survive this he was a powerful instrument in God’s hand.
Read Jeremiah 32:26-27. What is the seemingly unsolvable problem in your life?
Take heart in God’s word to Jeremiah because they are also spoken to you as a follower of Jesus.
God is continually working in our lives, shaping us so that we look more like Jesus.
We call this work in our lives, sanctification. The word “sanctify” means to set apart for holy use.
That is what God wants to do in your life. Read John 17:17.
What does God use to sanctify you?
How is the Word getting into your life?
Because some of our problems are completely out of our control we need to be prepared and ready to lean on God as our rock and fortress.
Read Psalm 18:1-6 and Psalm 18:43-50 to see how King David found refuge from his enemies in the strong arms of the Lord.
Because temptations are such a large source of problems we’re continuing with yesterday’s temptation theme.
Read 1 Corinthians 10:13. Do you experience temptations that are unique to only you?
What is God’s promise to help us with temptations?
Some problems land on our doorstep because we do not hand temptations well.
Jesus avoided self-inflicted problems by the way he handled temptations.
Read Matthew 4:1-11. What can you learn from this reading to help you steer clear of temptations?