Lately I have been struggling to find the beauty and joy around me. Everywhere I turn there is ugliness, hate and suffering. The things people do to each other, themselves and other living things is numbing. It’s tough to keep the faith when there is so much darkness and so little goodness. Then I found Isaiah 61:3.
Isaiah 61:3 made me realize that there is always a possibility for good, even in this fallen and broken world. Examples from the Bible are plentiful. Just think about the amazing story of Joseph (Genesis 39-50) where God used the sinful intent of his brothers for great good. Another two powerful examples are the stories of Esther and Ruth where God worked all things together for good. But I think the most significant story of them all, is the story of Christ. Not only was His life full of wonder and miracles, but after He had suffered and died at the hand of men (Matthew 27:32-56), Jesus rose from the grave and human history was altered forever for the better.
God’s Word is clear—there is always potential for good in all that happens, particularly if we don’t just look at the outward circumstances. All we need to keep on fighting the good fight, is faith. Faith gives hope which ultimately changes perspectives.
The contemporary worship song In His Time puts these truths to music with these words: “In His time; in His time He makes all things beautiful in His time. Lord, please show me every day as You’re teaching me Your way that You do just what You say in Your time.”
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