1 Minute Daily Devotions
November 5, 2009
Bringing Good Out of a Bad Situation, Part 1
"...the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us." - Romans 8:18
In your mind, picture a fifty-two-year-old executive, writer, artist, and speaker who has a national radio broadcast. What would you think if I told you that same person has been a quadriplegic since she was seventeen? Some of you know her name--Joni Erikson Tada. Her life has been an inspiration to many because she believes God can bring good out of the worst situation. She believes that suffering has purpose through faith in God, for God can use suffering to mold our character to make us a better person.
Are you going through a difficult time? Does your hardship and suffering seem meaningless?
Remember, God can take the worst life brings and turn it into something good if you'll put your trust in Him. He's in the business of turning chaos into a masterpiece when we turn our life over to Him.
Are you willing to believe God can bring good out of even your situation? I assure you He can.
Comments on this Devotion
From Judy on Nov 5th:
Read about Joseph who was sold by his brothers into slavery if you want to see how God can bring good out of evil.
From Grant on Nov 5th:
I hope that you will all check out Joni's story (pronounced Johnny). I saw her speak at a conference last year and she is one amazing fruit bearing Christian. Just Google Joni and Friends.
We have all wondered why God allows suffering and calamity in the world at one time or another. I personally believe that the greatest Christian growth occurs during times of hardship, not times of plenty. It's not fun being "refined like silver", but it's the only way to get the dross out.
And it produces Joni's.
Have a blessed day.
From Gail on Nov 5th:
Actually, Joni just turned 60 this year which is very unusual for the life span of a quadriplegic. And she has been a blessing to me my entire walk with the Lord. Go visit her website at Joni and friends.