The Beatitude for Trials

Willetton Christian Church

Have you ever noticed how the Christian life is the antithesis of what Society says? This morning we are confronted with God’s view of “happiness” contrasted with the world’s view. Indeed everyone wants to be “happy!” The media is always advising us of the steps to be at peace with ourselves; winning lotto, holidays - whether cruises, tours or just caravanning around Australia - the push for “good health” by the medical fraternity. A quick look in the library or around a book store you see how popular the theme is! God’s way is very practical - it absorbs the presence of hardships, bad news, anxieties and all, as facts that can’t be avoided - and directs us to accept them as part of life - circumstances given to us by the providence of God, our Creator and Redeemer, that lead us to trust Him in all the tough times of life. In fact He reveals to us that these events will strengthen our faith and provide us with the joy, peace and contentment that make up the state of “happiness.”