The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 256: Hard Seasons (2024)
Sep 12, 2024
In this discussion, the journey through scripture highlights the pain felt by those in hard seasons. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of maintaining communication with God, even when life feels heavy. The catastrophic fall of Babylon serves as a backdrop for themes of judgment and the quest for hope. Amid sorrow, there's a heartfelt plea for restoration, reminding listeners of God's reign. The conversation also contrasts despair with faith, prompting reflections on the redemptive power of hardship and the necessity of trusting in God's plan.
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Trust God Amid Suffering
- When suffering feels like abandonment, trust God has never left you.
- Return to God daily to live in His eternal presence and power.
Dual Fulfillment of Prophecy
- Prophecies often have immediate and distant fulfillments.
- Babylon’s destruction had an immediate history and points to a future ultimate fulfilment.
Suffering Reveals and Purifies
- Suffering can reveal the brokenness of human hearts.
- It can purify us or lead to desperation and unimaginable actions.