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Today God Is First - Devotions on Adversity

DAY 14 OF 18

The Butterfly Principle

Overprotective parents do their children a great injustice. The caterpillar that lies inside the cocoon will never become the beautiful butterfly if someone cuts open the cocoon prematurely. It is the struggle itself that allows the butterfly to emerge as a strong, new creature of nature. God understands how necessary this process is.

That is why we are allowed to experience difficult, often life-changing events. He even orchestrates them-all for our benefit. What the Israelites thought was a cruel joke when Pharaoh sent troops to pursue them after they had been freed and penned against the shore of the Red Sea became the stage for the most publicized miracle of all time-the parting of the Red Sea. Generation after generation has heard this incredible story of deliverance.

God puts us against the "Red Seas" in order to show His power in and through us. If we do not know God can deliver, then we can never learn to trust Him. Circumstances that go beyond our capabilities of solving them place us at God's complete mercy. This is how He likes it.

Do not fear the calamity that comes your way. If you are faithful to Him in the test, you will see God's power manifested like never before. Just as the Israelites were able to sing a song of deliverance, you too will have your own testimony of the Lord's faithfulness; and you will be able to recall it for others to build your faith and theirs.

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Today God Is First - Devotions on Adversity

TGIF, Today God Is First is a daily devotional by Os Hillman designed to encourage you and to bring the presence of God into your work life. With topics such as the theology of work, overcoming adversity, integrity, leadership, calling, relationships, and becoming a chance agent, these devotionals will be sure to inspire and equip you to live out your calling to the workplace!

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