Remembering to Look to Jesus in Our Times of Trouble

There are a lot of people who are suffering in our world these days.  We all face difficult times and circumstances.  The Lord Jesus told His disciples that in this world they would have trouble and we know those words are for us as well.  In this world in which we find ourselves living we will surely face troubles of various sizes.

Some troubles we can bring on ourselves while others just seem to come upon us unexpectedly through no fault of our own.  I don't like troubles, but I have been around long enough to know they will come to each of us eventually.

Some people think that after they become a believer in Jesus Christ that their troubles will just go away, but that is not true.  Sometimes our troubles may actually may increase just because we decided to follow Jesus.  There are believers in Christ that have been persecuted horribly for believing in Jesus and some have been rejected by their own families because of their decision to follow the Lord Jesus.

In the midst of our suffering and trouble it can be all too easy to feel hopeless and full of sorrow.  Sorrows do indeed come, but we must remind ourselves that we believers in Jesus Christ have a great living hope in Jesus Christ.  This world is not our home.  Home for the believer is in Heaven where all of those who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins will go to be with the Lord for all eternity.

Life will be hard and troubling at times here in this world, but we must press on toward the prize before us.  We must continually set our eyes upon the Lord Jesus Christ no matter how heart wrenching the troubles we will face.  We can't do it in our own strength, but we need to get our strength from the Lord through the indwelling Holy Spirit.


Lord,
We are in trouble a lot down here.
We need Your help and direction. 
Help us O Lord to find comfort in You and Your Word and other believers in Christ.
We need You every moment of everyday.
Thank you Jesus for You love and the living hope we have in You.
We are weak and helpless without You.
Give us strength.
Grant us courage.
Comfort us so we can be a comfort to others.
Come Soon O Lord Jesus.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.