Naturally, it's the "up"s in our lives that we savor, not the "down"s. We wish the downs go away as soon as possible, or better yet, don't show up. We want good life, happy life, blissful life.
Many come to Christ and become Christians, hoping that by this way, their life will be changed to a life of ups, and no downs. We wish there will be no sorrows, no pain, no regrets, no unfortune.
Contrary to this health and wealth mentality, what Jesus promises for Christians is not a life of no sorrows, but a life with a companion -- with him, with the Holy Spirit. He promises to be with you and go through dark valleys with you. He promises to be with you when you are abandoned or betrayed. He promises to be with you when you are afraid, confused, or defeated. He promises to be with you when you cry... He promises never leave you but will always be with you.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
Christians do not differ from non-Christians because they have no troubles, but they differ from non-Christians because they have a companion. I do not know the course of my life, but I do know who is always with me.
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