Trials Topic

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. During WWII, a soldier angrily demanded, “Why doesn’t God stop this war!” A Christian soldier standing nearby answered, “Why should He? He didn’t start it.” People blame God for things in life that they don’t like. They accuse Him of the trouble that they find themselves in.

As I write this article, my husband and I have found ourselves in the midst of a refining fire in our lives! My husband has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. This undoubtedly is the hottest fire that we have been through in nearly forty years of walking through this life together.

During suffering, realities of life change our perspective on priorities. Suddenly, the trivial and petty things that used to mean so much to us, mean almost nothing. Through these times, God refocuses our vision and realigns our priorities with His.

Down through the years, one of my favorite songs by Ron Hamilton has been “Rejoice in the Lord.” Ron wrote this song back when he first was diagnosed with cancer in his left eye.