“Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world.” 1 Peter 4:12-13 (NLT)
Our church motto, Not I But Christ, came out of a time of great suffering and grief for our pastor, his family, and our congregation. Our pastor preached the first sermon after his father passed away and introduced this concept of everything we do in our Christian life needs to be about Christ not us. Almost six years later that simple concept has brought a great revival to our church, community, and places around the world. Turning tragedy into triumph for God is one way of truly living the “Not I But Christ” motto and ministering to others instead of being ministered to. We’ve all dealt with disappointments, trials, and obstacles in our lives but have we used those opportunities to have a pity party and say woe is me? Or have we prayed and given it over to God to see what glory He wants out of the situation? When we look at our trials from the viewpoint of how can we glorify God instead of getting bogged down with the difficulties, joy unspeakable will flood our life. And when the world sees our response it makes a huge difference for eternity and God’s Kingdom is glorified.
“Dear God, It is our human nature to despair when trials come into our lives. Give us the strength to look at the situation from Your viewpoint and accept the trial as a way to glorify You.”
For His Glory
Katrina Redman
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