Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Proverbs - Let Affliction Work Compassion



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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