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\nAs believers we’d like to think that we’re safe from anything bad happening to us. God, however, doesn’t promise a trouble-free life. But, He does promise to use all things for the good (Rom. 8:28). When God allows harm in our lives, we can count of Him to use it in some way. We may not understand how because we don’t see the big picture as God does.<\/p>\n

God Has a Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n

Think back to when Jesus warned the disciples that He would be arrested and crucified and that they would be scattered. He said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (Jn. 16:33)<\/p>\n

He wanted them, and us, to know that …<\/div>\n
we should expect trouble in this world.<\/div>\n
we can find peace in Him no matter the circumstances.<\/div>\n
we can live in hope rather than despair because the trouble we experience now isn’t the final story.<\/div>\n

Yes, Jesus unjustly died a cruel death on the cross, but Satan’s evil plan didn’t work. God raised Jesus from the dead, proving that God is greater than all other forces<\/a>. Hang on to the truth that He has overcome the world, no matter what it looks like now.<\/p>\n

A Big Picture Perspective When Bad Things Happen<\/h2>\n

Because Jesus died on the cross, the penalty for our sin was paid. Having put our trust in Jesus alone for our salvation, we will one day live eternally safe from all harm because of His death and resurrection<\/a>. Right now, our souls are safe and that’s what truly matters. Remember Jesus’ words in Matthew 10:28, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”<\/p>\n

Trust that God has a purpose for any suffering we experience now. We don’t have to understand but rather trust the heart and ways of God. Remind yourself of Jesus’ death and the power of His resurrection. He is now “at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?” (Rom. 8:34-35)<\/p>\n

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