“You may think something terrible had happened to you but you do not know that that was the exact thing you needed for your breakthrough.”
These words can be interpreted as a statement of faith and hope in God’s sovereignty and goodness. The Bible teaches that God is in control of everything and that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). The Bible also teaches that God allows trials and tribulations in our lives to test our faith, to refine our character, and to prepare us for His glory (James 1:2-4,1 Peter 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 4:17).
The Bible gives us many examples of people who experienced something terrible, but later realized that it was part of God’s plan for their breakthrough. For instance, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused by his master’s wife, and imprisoned for years, but he later became the second-in-command of Egypt and saved his family and many others from famine. He told his brothers, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” (Genesis 50:20). Moses was born in a time when Pharaoh ordered the killing of all Hebrew baby boys, but he was spared by God’s providence and raised in Pharaoh’s palace. He later fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian, but he was called by God to return and lead the Israelites out of slavery and into the Promised Land. He said to Pharaoh, “The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened.” (Exodus 7:16). Esther was an orphaned Jewish girl who was taken into the king’s harem, but she became the queen of Persia and used her position to save her people from a plot to destroy them. She said to her cousin Mordecai, “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). Paul was a persecutor of the church, but he was converted by a vision of Jesus on the road to Damascus. He became the apostle to the Gentiles and wrote most of the New Testament. He said, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10).
Here is an example from a story:
Anna was a young woman who loved God and wanted to serve Him. She had a dream of becoming a missionary and sharing the gospel with people in other countries. She applied to several mission organizations, but none of them accepted her. She felt discouraged and wondered if God had forgotten her.
One day, she received a letter from a friend who was working as a nurse in a remote village in Africa. She wrote that there was a great need for medical workers and that she could use Anna’s help. Anna felt a stirring in her heart and decided to go. She packed her bags and bought a ticket to Africa.
However, when she arrived, she found out that her friend had been transferred to another location and that she had to stay in the village alone. She was scared and lonely, and she did not know anyone there. She tried to communicate with the villagers, but they did not speak her language. She tried to help them with their health problems, but they did not trust her. She tried to share the gospel with them, but they did not listen. She felt like a failure and wondered if God had made a mistake.
She prayed and asked God to show her His purpose and plan for her life. She asked Him to give her strength and courage to face the challenges. She asked Him to open the hearts and minds of the people to receive His love and grace.
One day, as she was walking to the clinic, she saw a group of children playing by the road. She smiled and waved at them, but they ran away. She felt sad and rejected, but she did not give up. She decided to try again the next day. She brought some candy and toys with her and approached the children. This time, they did not run away. They came closer and took the gifts from her. They smiled and laughed, and she felt a joy in her heart. She learned their names and taught them some words in her language. They learned some words in her language and taught her some words in theirs. They became friends and played together every day.
One day, as she was playing with the children, she saw a woman watching them from a distance. She recognized her as the mother of one of the children. She waved at her and invited her to join them. The woman hesitated, but then came closer. She introduced herself as Mary and said that she was curious about Anna. She asked her why she came to their village and what she was doing there. Anna told her that she came to help them and to share the good news of Jesus with them. She told her that Jesus loved them and died for them and rose again to give them eternal life. She told her that Jesus wanted to be their friend and Savior and Lord. She asked her if she wanted to know more about Jesus and if she wanted to accept Him into her heart. Mary listened and nodded. She said that she wanted to know more and that she wanted to accept Jesus. Anna prayed with her and led her to Christ. She hugged her and rejoiced with her. She gave her a Bible and told her to read it and to pray every day. She told her to tell others about Jesus and to bring them to the clinic. She said that she would teach them more about Jesus and help them grow in their faith.
The next day, Mary came to the clinic with her husband and her other children. She introduced them to Anna and told them what Jesus had done for her. She asked Anna to tell them more about Jesus and to pray with them. Anna did so and led them to Christ. She hugged them and rejoiced with them. She gave them Bibles and told them to read them and to pray every day. She told them to tell others about Jesus and to bring them to the clinic. She said that she would teach them more about Jesus and help them grow in their faith.
The next day, Mary and her family came to the clinic with their neighbors and friends. They introduced them to Anna and told them what Jesus had done for them. They asked Anna to tell them more about Jesus and to pray with them. Anna did so and led them to Christ. She hugged them and rejoiced with them. She gave them Bibles and told them to read them and to pray every day. She told them to tell others about Jesus and to bring them to the clinic. She said that she would teach them more about Jesus and help them grow in their faith.
Soon, the clinic became a church. Anna became a pastor. The villagers became Christians. The gospel spread throughout the region. Many lives were changed. Many souls were saved. Many miracles were performed. Many praises were sung. Many prayers were answered.
Anna looked back and realized that God had a purpose and a plan for her life. She realized that what she thought was a terrible thing was actually the exact thing she needed for her breakthrough. She realized that God had not forgotten her or made a mistake. He had prepared her and sent her to the right place at the right time. He had used her to accomplish His will and to glorify His name. She thanked God and praised Him for His grace and power and love
If you want to learn more, you can read some of the verses that I have referenced. God bless you.
