Trusting God

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WHY IS IT EASIER TO OBEY GOD THAN TO TRUST HIM? Because obeying God makes sense to us. In most cases His laws appear reasonable and wise, and even when we don't want to obey them, we usually concede that they are good for us. But the circumstances we find ourselves in often defy explanation. When unexpected situations arise that appear unjust, irrational, or even dreadful, we feel confused and frustrated. And before long we begin to doubt God's eoncern for us or His control over our lives. Adversity is hard to endure, and can be even harder to understand. If God were really in control, why would He allow a tragic autó accident or a crucial job loss? How eould He permit eancer in a loved one or the death of a child? Grappling with His concern for us we ask,"Why is God allowing this?" or "What have I done wrong?" In an effort to strengthen his own trust in God during a time of adversity, Jerry Bridges began a lengthy Bible study on the topic of God's sovereignty. What he learned... Tovább

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WHY IS IT EASIER TO OBEY GOD THAN TO TRUST HIM? Because obeying God makes sense to us. In most cases His laws appear reasonable and wise, and even when we don't want to obey them, we usually concede that they are good for us. But the circumstances we find ourselves in often defy explanation. When unexpected situations arise that appear unjust, irrational, or even dreadful, we feel confused and frustrated. And before long we begin to doubt God's eoncern for us or His control over our lives. Adversity is hard to endure, and can be even harder to understand. If God were really in control, why would He allow a tragic autó accident or a crucial job loss? How eould He permit eancer in a loved one or the death of a child? Grappling with His concern for us we ask,"Why is God allowing this?" or "What have I done wrong?" In an effort to strengthen his own trust in God during a time of adversity, Jerry Bridges began a lengthy Bible study on the topic of God's sovereignty. What he learned changed his life, and he now shares the fruit of that study with you in Trusting God. As you begin to explore the scope of God's power over nations, nature, and the detailed lives of individuals, you'll begin to acknowledge His loving control. And as you come to know Him better, you'll find yourself trusting Him more completely. Even when life hurts. JERRY BRIDGES, formerly vice president for corporate affairs of The Navigators, is now a staff member of The Navigators Community Ministríes Group, where he is engaged primarily in a Bible teaching ministry. Jerry is alsó the author of The Pursuit ofHoliness, The Practice ofGodliness, Transforming Grace, and The Discipline of Grace. Jerry and his wife, Jane, live in Colorado Springs. NAVPRESS® A MINISTRY OF THE NAVIGATORS Vissza