Waiting for Worthy

Tragedy to Triumph

God is a great God who moves and guides us in significant ways. He works through painful, unpredictable plans, using the mundane and the most imperfect individuals, often amidst tragedies or dark circumstances, knocking us off our idol-worshipping horses, leading us back into the light of His perfect glory. What we endure in the bleak moments of reckoning is merely God’s formulation of a miracle. However, we often find ourselves blinded by the darkness of each tragedy within our hearts because we lack trust and stability in Christ. It is not that our pain is so overwhelming, but rather that we are small and underestimate how great God is and what His plans entail. We tend to view our pain as the leading factor in our lives instead of recognizing that God has gone before all humanity and predestined our days, no matter the season we face. 

“All of my days were written in your book and planned before a single one began.” —Psalm 139:16 (NIV)

“For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” —Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV)

Our God stepped down from His just and righteous throne to take on what we as humans could not bear. In messy times, we often point fingers at God and blame others simultaneously. We must step outside of ourselves and trust that this life belongs to our Good God, who is the foundation of our trust. If we take note and count of all our blessings—even amid trials, tragedies, death, and loss—we will notice a rhythmic pattern of God’s grace upon this broken world. When we move away from our selfish hearts and place them where they truly belong, we will recognize that creation is not about us but for God, who is for us and has gone above and beyond for us, and what He is doing is for His glory, not ours..

Tragedies do not define us; rather, they are meant to refine us. Devastation and pain are not intended to harm us but to remind us of the suffering that Christ endured on our behalf. Crises are not meant to criticize us; they are intended to shift our perspective. We must establish a solid foundation beneath our feet while cultivating a daily relationship with God through prayer and meditation. This will prepare us to withstand life’s painful seasons.

Pain serves as an indicator that God has instilled within each of us, helping us recognize our need for the One who rectifies, justifies, and sympathizes with our suffering. The Cross represents the most grotesque and darkest moment in history, where one man—one God—could genuinely comprehend everything this world has experienced and will experience. A powerful verse that illustrates the suffering of Jesus is Isaiah 53:5 (NIV):

“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”

This verse encapsulates the essence of Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice for humanity, showing how His pain and wounds are transformative for us. Another relevant verse is 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV):

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds, you have been healed.”

Both verses emphasize the significance of His suffering in relation to our healing and salvation. He established PEACE through His suffering. In the darkest moment of all history, Peace was given so we may have peace. 

So, how do we find peace in trials? Here are several Bible verses that speak to finding peace during hardships:

**John 16:33 (NIV)**: “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

**2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)**: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble.”

These verses remind us that even in difficult times, we can find peace in our tragedy and walk in triumph through faith, prayer, and trust in God.