Something new is coming

Have you ever birthed a child? Obviously, I haven't. But, I have often thought, after seeing a loved one near labor, that the pain has got to be immense. And, if it is so painful, why do it? Yet, I remember John 16:21 that tells us that a woman giving birth is in pain but the pain is forgotten once she sees her newborn (my paraphrasing, of course).

Some of the most joyous times we will ever experience come after some of the most painful times we will ever experience. It is a great feeling to accomplish something that you have worked and toiled and suffered for. But, sometimes, it is hard to see how it is all going to turn out while you are in the midst of the pain.

Today's word is going to come from a version I have not previously quoted but I like the translation of this verse. Today's word is Isaiah 66:9, New Century Version (NCV), which reads, "In the same way I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born..."

GOD reminds us in this verse that, though we may have to go through some pain, He has a plan and the pain is going to bring forth something new. Wouldn't it be nice if we could see the end result of all that is going on? Wouldn't it be easier to tolerate if we knew when it would end? Wouldn't it be easier to bear if we knew what the pain was going to produce? It would, but, we must walk in faith and trust that GOD has a plan, which He does.

The next time you are going through something really difficult, which you will, try to remember that GOD is working all things for your good. And, don't forget that you may be going through some pain but GOD has promised to that something new is coming.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T