There was a time when I was going through a terrible time being sick and trying to preach. It took so much out of me and I would ask God why would I be punished so terribly.
As I did my bible study that morning I read: Hebrews 12:10 They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.
This pain is not punishment. It’s training.
Even though I knew I was not being disciplined, I decided to change my attitude and see all that God could teach me through my own situation. One of the things that stood out was the number of people who thought sickness was a punishment from God, and I could from experience show them how God has trained me to love, be humble, show empathy and give of myself even in hard conditions because of the God who makes me able.
I am always in training and I look forward to the crown we will receive when we get to heaven our Father looks at us and says: “This is my son/daughter in whom I am well pleased.”
