Perfect Through Suffering

In one of my daily quiet times, there was this verse that really caught my attention. It is found in Hebrews 2:10, "In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering."

It suddenly occurred to me that something must really undergo testings and trials before it could be called "perfect". Then I thought of my life. During the formative and growing up years of my life, I could say that my family had really tried their best to protect and shelter me from all kinds of pain and suffering. They did that so that I would not have none of these so-called struggles in life. I felt so blessed and loved. Yes, I grew up too dependent on family but because the Lord was (and still is) my Guide, I didn't grow up too soft. I mean, I also have a "strong" side.

Then one day, my family have to leave and I was left alone here in the Philippines. I realized that things are not that easy now. I learned to live on my own. I have to think what food to prepare and how to get food myself. Unlike of course when my Mamu was here, everything was provided for. Then, slowly, I begin to feel the "struggles in life".

It is not really easy. It is not a piece of cake nor a walk in the park. It is a lesson that I always learn everyday of my life. I am on that point of asking God why He is allowing these things to happen. Because I really don't know. I'm at my wit's end. Honestly, I don't know what to do. Then this verse spoke to my heart. Even the Author of our salvation had undergone suffering for Him to be "perfected". He experienced the most inhumane life's struggles, yet He didn't open His mouth. And after everything was said and done, "It is finished!", He is now reigning in heaven and everything is under His feet; no more struggles but just reaping the fruit of His suffering here on earth, that is, the salvation of mankind!

I may be experiencing difficulties in life now. I may not know God's divine reason for this. I may find Him to silent to answer my questions.But there's an assurance in His word- He just wants me to be perfect through suffering. One song that really touches me and reminds me of God's nature is this: "God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. So when you don't understand, when you can't see His plans, when you can't reach His hands, trust His heart." That's what I will do today.