There are time in our lives that life seems to take us by surprise. We get up and go about our daily business or chores expecting things to play out the same every time. We know exactly how much time needs to be spent, we know exactly how every scenario should play out and we rarely ever leave room for the unexpected. While it's understandable to have certain expectations it is completely unreasonable to rule out the unexpected; especially if you are a child of God. Life is full of twists and turns that we don't foresee, but should be prepared for.
James 1:2 tells us My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, (NKJV). So why is it that when these unexpected circumstances occur, we seemingly fall apart at the seams? Why do we as children of God lose hope when things happen to us we were not expecting? Part of the problem is due to the fact that as a society we have allowed worldly mindsets to infect the church. We allow those who don't possess biblical wisdom to taint the word of God by infusing man made or man accepted practices into Christianity. As believers we cannot allow or thought or understanding of God's word to be infected by what the world deems as a reasonable "exchange". What is a reasonable exchange? Reasonable exchange states that if I give or do a particular thing for you, that I should expect a particular thing back from you. How do we try to enact "reasonable exchange" with God? Well we say things like: " God I am faithful & I tithe so why I am struggling so hard?"
As hard as it is to deal with lives unexpected & hard issues we must understand that being faithful, living righteous, and remaining obedient does not exempt you from hardships. Job is the perfect example for this truth. The bible says Job was an upright & righteous man yet God recommended him for hardship. As believers we should never be taken by surprised or get angry with God when they happen. Instead we should begin rejoicing because we realize God has recommended us and know that if he recommended us He will keep us. So what do we do when unexpected hardships com? Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; (Proverbs 3:5 NKJV)
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