Everyday in the Morning Office, there are several scriptural passages assigned for each day.  It really is a neat thing when the Spirit moves and feel and see the commonality between them. Today, I noticed something in both one of the Psalms and in 1 Peter

First, Psalm 17

11 They press me hard,
now they surround me, *
watching how they may cast me to the ground,
12 Like a lion, greedy for its prey, *
and like a young lion lurking in secret places.

And, 1 Peter 3: 13-15

13 Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? 14 But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord.

In both of these, there is this notion that suffering will come. We will face those that are against us. All will not be easy.

The tears will come.

So then, the question is not will trouble come. The question is, what will we do with it when it comes. When we face trials, when we face opposition, when we face times of trouble, what will we do.

When those seeking out for us come, what will do?  When suffering visits our door, what will we do?

Are we walking with the Lord now, so that when trouble comes, we may find strength?

Today, this is a day He has given us. There will come good and bad, joy and pain, laughter and tears. They will both come.

We can’t expect a life of only laughter. What will we do when the tears come?  What will we do when trials come? To whom will we turn?

Scripture tell us to turn to God, in whom we have our hope.  May we turn to Him, not only in the good, but in the bad. And may we find His peace is there for us, in all of life.