Proverbs 28:3
A poor man
that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
Going
through rough times is intended to work compassion in us for those in our
future facing similar circumstances. How
could a poor man oppress a poor man?
Easily, he has forgotten he is poor and exalts himself. When we are in affliction we can be easily
consumed with our problems and insensitive to the plight of those around
us. This is like a rain which leaves no
food. Being in the midst of need should
work in us a great empathy and understanding of those in need. Sisters, when you and I face such circumstances
we must be cautious about the pride of affliction. This is a self focus that prevents the work
that God wants to do in and through us during our trials. We must look at what we don’t see. What is the Lord doing in our hearts? What is He speaking to us? How does He want to work in and through this
time? The things that happen to us will
work for us a much greater glory while we look at the things that are unseen
and not the things that are seen.
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