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Turning Tragedy into Opportunity Sep 09 2010
"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33
Winston Churchill inspired the free world as he defiantly declared, "We shall never surrender!" during England's darkest days. History has shown that he, more than any other person, can be credited with saving Britain from an almost certain enslavement by the Nazis. Yet, as World War II ended, his beloved country unceremoniously dumped him as its prime minister. Attempting to comfort him, his wife declared that this rejection might actually be a blessing in disguise. "If it is," he replied, "then it is very effectively disguised."
Despite this humbling rejection, Churchill went on with his life. In fact, the following year he made the "Iron Curtain" speech upon which the free world based its policy during the Cold War. He also wrote a six-volume history of World War II (winning a Pulitzer Prize) and published the classic A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. Add all that to another term as prime minister and many years as the elder statesman of the free world.
Jesus promises us, "...in this world, you will have tribulation." You will face many rejections, roadblocks, and even land mines in your life. Sometimes God puts these challenges there to teach you, to test you, or even to redirect you. Learn to view these tragedies as opportunities to make yourself stronger and to uncover greater opportunities. You just might discover that Mrs. Churchill was right! Remember, Jesus says, "...but take courage, I have overcome the world."
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Yes, report it NevermindEven during harsh times of mine own making the Heavenly Father has carried me through them. Thank you for this inspiring devotional.
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Yes, report it NevermindDid you guy know that there are schools that are using Photoshop to remove Churchill's famous cigar from old photos. Talk about politically correct. Ugh.
I am sure that God always uses tragedy for the good of those who love him. However, the "good" may not come in the form that the world considers good. It may come in the form of brokeness or pain that cause one to cling to God in humility. I constantly have to remind myself that his ways are not my ways, and that he will make me holy, not necessarily happy.
We need more men like Churchill. Intellegent, strong, wise, and unafraid to look evil in the eye and not blink.
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Yes, report it NevermindI am always inspired by Winston Churchill's famous words, "never,never,never,never,never give up". That describes our walk with the Lord as He give us the grace to go through trials.