God is on my side!

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In these times of trials, we simply must trust that God will help us and make everything in our lives blossom for an abundant harvest and, above all, growth and purpose.

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 And he took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, and began to be sorrowful and deeply troubled. 38 Then Jesus said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death; stay here and watch with me." 39 Going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will." 40 Then he came to his disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, "So you could not watch with me for one hour?" 41 Watch and pray, so that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again and prayed a second time, saying, "My Father, if this cup cannot pass from me unless I drink it, your will be done." 43 Again he came and found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy with sleep. 44 And he left them and went away again and prayed a third time, saying the same words. 45 Then he came to his disciples and said to them, "Sleep on now and take your rest. Behold, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Arise, let us go; see, he who betrays me is at hand."

Matthew 26:36-46

We are in trouble or we are suffering, to whom do we turn? The Word of God assures us that He will bring hope into our lives in those situations that seem hopeless, those situations that seem overwhelming and hopeless. When we react to these trials as Christ did, the difficulty that seemed beyond us actually builds us up and enriches our character.
The Word of God offers us a record of part of the life of Jesus Christ, especially the suffering He endured in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus, Christ had to bear our sin, the sin of all humanity, past, present, and future, and then face a terrible crucifixion. This didn't end there; later, He had to suffer His Father's abandonment, bearing all the wrath upon Him. Thanks to this, no child of God should ever experience anything like that. All the suffering was placed on the person of Jesus, and we know that whatever trial lies ahead, God will be at our side, supporting us at all times.

10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will always help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

What trials are you going through now? It is important that you do not lose trust in God and allow that experience of Jesus Christ there on the mountain to be a model in the most difficult moments. Our Savior suffered and endured in our place by God's will. Let us not forget that God is sovereign, God is omniscient, and He does not impose upon us a trial that we cannot bear. Even though we are suffering, God is on our side and will give us the strength to overcome any difficulty. Above all, we will receive the reward of growth and experience, as well as the final blessing.