We all have problems in life. A couple of weeks ago, it was a lovely and windy evening, a perfect time to cut the grass. I opened the gate to the backyard, propped it open with a stick, and started cutting the grass. A big gust of wind came along, and the entrance on the privacy fence slammed shut and locked. As you can see, there was a problem, either climb over the wall or figure out how to unlock the gate. I discovered that day, with a bit of work, the gate will open from the back.

This problem isn’t the worst problem to have. What does the Bible say about having problems? In this life, we’re all going to have problems; it’s a given. Jesus promised us that we would face them. In the book of John, we see this promise.

“I have said these things to you that in me, you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, KJV)

In Romans 8:28, it is important to see the good in our problems. It might not be a good situation in the current state, but the reward will be better.

It is important to remember that we all are going to face problems. Christians can’t escape them. God intended for us to encounter them in this life. Many are referenced in the Bible that had their problems. A couple of examples would be Moses and all the issues he faced leading the Israelites, and David’s triumphs and tragedies. Problems are a growing opportunity. 

Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. (EPH 4:13-16, ESV)

Our problems, with the right attitude and God’s grace, can only cause us to grow. How will you look at your problems?