Devotional Thoughts | Adversity Part 2 - Adversity is God’s Way of Getting Our Attention

Adversity is God’s Way of Getting Our Attention.

Matthew 13:18-23 – The parable of the Sower.

God’s stiffest competition for our time, attention, and affections are “the cares of this world.”

In order for many people to be faithful to the Lord, it must be convenient.

Jeremiah 35:13-15 “I have spoken to you again and again, yet you have not obeyed me.”

When adversity comes, we are suddenly faced with problems and pressures too big for us to resolve.         Psalm 25:1-2.

When things get worse ...what then?

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened; and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. When we get to the end of our rope, that’s when God can do His best work.

What is God’s ultimate purpose in getting our attention? Simply one.

Romans 8:28 – 29 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son…

Adversity can be our greatest motivation for spiritual growth, or our greatest means of discouragement. The difference depends on our understanding of God’s purposes through adversity.