Text: Luke 13 : 1 – 5

In times of trouble, the Christian response is rooted in the call to repentance, as highlighted in Luke 13:1-5. It’s important to recognize that the challenges we face are not unique, as believers throughout history have encountered similar difficulties in their own times. Drawing from Romans 15:4, we find that comfort in these moments goes beyond mere consolation—it serves as an encouragement to strengthen our faith.

During times of hardship, it is crucial to engage in self-examination. Without repentance, we also risk facing a similar fate. The reminder of judgment serves to emphasize what we truly deserve. However, as believers, we have been spared from God’s wrath through Christ. These trials we experience are but a foretaste of what is to come when God-Jesus returns.

When faced with pain and destruction, our response should be one of praise and gratitude to God for the salvation and deliverance we have received as believers. It is through Christ that we have escaped the consequences we deserve. Let these moments of difficulty serve as a reminder of the grace and mercy we have received, inspiring us to worship and glorify God.