Troubles.( 2 Corinthians 1 v 8 - 11)

 Scroggie writing on that wonderful 31st Psalm says ,'The psalmist's spirit rises and falls', he experiences,hope and fear ,gloom and glory..It is a Psalm written by David,if one reads the life of  David ,we have a man, who led a very challenging life,consider all he faced during his time.While minding his fathers sheep he fought a bear and a lion,then he fought a giant,then the Philistines,then King Saul tried to kill him,later on his own son tried to kill him.So one could go on, yes a very challenging life.So one can understand the emotions he must have experienced. How would any of us feel if we had to face what David faced?,how did he get through all these things  v14 tells us,'But I trust in you,Lord; I say, 'You are my God',yes God was his hiding place,shield,his protector,his strength,his everything..Scroggie writes the following,'Trials and troubles are not to keep us at a distance from God, but are designed to bring us near and keep us near',

                                                   'Wherefore ,in never- ceasing prayer,

                                                     My soul  to Thy continual care

                                                     I faithfully commend;

                                                     Assured that Thou through life shalt

                                                     save

                                                    And show Thyself beyond the grave

                                                    My everlasting Friend.' 

                                                         Words Charles Wesley.