Prosperity and Adversity

Life is full of its ups and downs.

In fact, God’s plan was to have a balance of these things. We need to realize that whether we’re prospering or suffering, God is in control. The Preacher wrote, “In the days of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider; surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, so that man can find out nothing that will come after him (Ecclesiastes 7:14).”

Surely we are joyful in the day of adversity.

When things are going well, we rejoice! However, we need not forget that God gives us all the good things. Without Him, this would not be possible.

When we are in adversity, let us consider the greatness of God.

He is working all things for good (Romans 8:28). We may not understand His ways, but He is showing us He is still in control. Our faith may be tested, but if we remain faithful to Him He will take care of us.