In the New Testament there are three words used which embrace trouble. These are tribulation, suffering and affliction. Each words differs somewhat, and yet each of them mean trouble of some kind. Our Lord put His disciples on notice that they might expect tribulation in this life, teaching them that tribulation belonged to this world, and they could not hope to escape it; that they would not go through this life on flowery beds of ease. How hard it is to learn this lesson! Yet, we have this promise: “In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” There is the encouragement. As He had overcome the world and its tribulations, so might they do the same. Adapted from E. M. Bounds, The Essentials of Prayer. You may find this blog helpful: Turn the wheel into the wind!
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