On the first Sunday of July, I took part in communion, and something new became clear to me. When we compare our life struggles to what happened on the cross, we have to realize that our problems become less important. Think about it. God had to turn away from His own Son, and Jesus accepted that plan even though He could have resisted. He willingly endured all the suffering. He chose to take that path. Why? Because of His love for His creation, you and I.

So, when I compare my struggles on earth—which often feel overwhelming—to what Jesus endured, it’s all incomparable.

How then can I complain about God not being there for me in my struggles or not understanding me? He experienced the full range of human life. Even in the garden of Gethsemane, He was in such anguish, trying to stay pure in thought and deed to become that blameless sacrifice needed to save humanity. He bore the weight of being a SINLESS Lamb just to ensure I could inherit eternal life with other believers.

How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure,
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss –
The Father turns His face away,
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory.

He is the miracle worker of the Old and New Testaments. He is the ultimate Savior. He is God Almighty. He deserves all the glory and worship, even when I’m at my worst. He leads me by the hand through all the valleys of the shadow of death. He cares more than I ever could. He loves more than I ever can. So, why is my trust so lacking?

Luke 18:7-8 says, “And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them? I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily. NEVERTHELESS, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Lord, I have faith; I am a believer. I have accepted you as my personal Savior.

Yet, God says, “…will I find faith on earth?”

Do I have that daily faith in God? Do I trust Him every single day? Do I truly believe He is King of Kings and Lord over everything, including my life? This is the faith that must be renewed each morning.

When I put God’s love and sacrifice into perspective, how can I not place my full faith in the One who will come through in this life and the eternal one to come?

The rainbow: A sign of God’s promise to His people.