Nearly all of Paul's troubles arose from wicked and unreasonable men. Read the story as he gives it in 2 Corinthians 11:23-33.
Some troubles are Satanic in origin. Most all of Job's troubles were the result of the devil's scheme to break down Job's integrity, to make him charge God foolishly and to curse God. Job did not do so. Hear him in these familiar words. "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord".
If trouble fails in its mission, it is either because of prayerlessness or unbelief, or both. Being in harmony with God in the dispensations of his providence, always, makes trouble a blessing.
All things are under divine control. Trouble is neither above God nor beyond his control. The Bible says it this way, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to his purpose".
The psalmist tells us: "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me." Prayer recognizes God in the day of trouble and is confident in his power to deliver.
Trouble brings the strong man low, it reveals our weakness, and it brings an sense of helplessness. Blessed is he who knows how to turn to God in the time of trouble and pray. The good or evil of trouble is always determined by the spirit in which it is received. Trouble will either prove to be a blessing or a curse, it will either soften or harden us, it will draw us close to God or drive us away from him. May it drive you to him today.
"This poor man cried and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles"
~Inspired by "E.M. Bounds on Prayer"
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