I thought about how we as Christians have times in our lives that are quite tough. When God is elevating you to a higher level, it seems to get much harder from day to day. Sickness, finances awry, no peace at home, people scandalizing your name, etc. It is as if the bottom fell out of the sky and landed on you. Don't you feel like saying to God: "I didn't sign up for this." Let's be real. A lot of us feel that way.
Here is the truth...when we submit to the Lord in our hearts and minds to His will, we do sign up for whatever He desires for our lives. Even though we may not see it coming, He loves us enough to allow the trials in our lives. He trusts the spirit of God inside of us to endure the trials for more of His glory and character to be revealed in the Earth. Why don't you ask Job about it? It was God that signed him up for Satan to be allowed to touch his life, but not his soul (Job 1:8-12). Job endured a lot of suffering in loss of family, finances, and friends. But one thing Job held on to was his complete trust in God. "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him..." Job 13:15. And later in the story, Job received double portion on his life and much more than he had before.
I am learning that God has an unique mathematical system. He adds more to your life is by subtracting first. He multiplies to your life by dividing what you already have. Job's life teaches us a valuable lesson. Sometimes we have to lose what we have in order to have room for what we really need.
Just remember... if God has signed you up for a test, it is only a set up for greater blessing to manifest in your life.
(c) 2014 - The Chronicles of a Strange Girl by Elder Twanna House
