But trouble, whether it is common to man or unique to Christians, can reveal to us the moral fiber of our soul. I have never seen a golf course without hazards. They are part of the game. Golfers speak of the courses with the most hazards as the most challenging, and they will travel a long way to test their skill against the most demanding 18 holes. I wouldn't be doing anyone a favor.
Trouble creates a capacity to handle it. . . .
Let's not think it strange when trouble comes, for God is using it to test the stamina of our souls. And help us then to trust God's Word. Great triumphs are born out of great troubles.