We complain when people use us. They get what they want, and then they’re gone, for a while, until the next time they have a need. That explains the typical Christian.
We’re fine as long as God meets our needs and some of our wants. When something goes wrong, as it often does, we cry for help, maybe even complain about it to someone. Sometimes, we are bold enough to blame God for the situation. That’s a bad idea, but God still loves us.
Our situation may be a learning experience for us or someone else. I think of Daniel in the Bible. He was in the lion’s den. He was guilty of praying in defiance of the king’s order. When the king realized his mistake, he couldn’t undo his edict. The king’s decree allowed Daniel to sleep with the lions. King Darius rushed to the den the next morning to see if Daniel’s God was the true God of deliverance. God has a way of showing up to demonstrate His power.
If perchance we are mistreated, it may be so that others can see that our faith is real. Our mistreatment is not to hurt us but to show that our Lord wants to use us to reach others. Our hurt is for our good, both here and in eternity.
Our dilemma, whatever it is and wherever it is, is for our eternal good and a witness to all who see or hear about our situation. If Daniel can sleep with lions, then you can look to the same God and know that He can take care of us.
