May 22, 2020-Chapter 8: "Kept By The Power of God"- Question: 2

Question: 2

We all struggle in trusting God during hard times, (our trials in life), and even when things are going well for us. Why do you think that we struggle in “good” or “bad” times when it comes to trusting God with our lives? Is it that God is not doing His work in showing His presence known to us, or is it us not truly understanding the very loving Father we have before us? Explain your answer in a personal way. (Page 78-79)

ANSWER To Question 2 (As stated by the Author)

There are other people who think: "Ah! in time of trial God keeps me, but in times of prosperity I do not need His keeping; then I forget Him and let Him go." Others, again, think the very opposite. They think: "In time of prosperity, when things are smooth and quiet, I am able to cling to God, but when heavy trials come, somehow or other "my will" rebels, and God does not keep me then."

Now, I bring you the message that in prosperity and in adversity, in the sunshine as in the dark, your God is ready to keep you all the time.

Personal Comment:

This is understanding "true rest", able to trust God in our adversity and prosperity. We must come to recognize that God is in control of every part of our lives. He will never leave us or forsake us!