God puts difficult people in our midst for both their benefit and
ours. They are an opportunity for growth
and a test of fellowship.
God has always good reasons and
purpose why He permits unpleasant things to happen in our lives, and why He
allows difficult people to cross our paths.
Some may view this as a punishment from God. In truth, they are blessings in
disguise. I firmly believe that because
of God’s love, care and concern for us, He has been showering upon us blessings
and sending us gifts. Although these
gifts may be wrapped or packaged in different ways, and sometimes in the least
we expect it, we need to view problems, trials and even difficulty people that
God is sending us gifts as well. They
may not be wrapped in the way we want and expect it, but behind the wrappings
and trappings are blessings and gifts that God wants us to receive. I must admit that it is not easy for me to
deal with difficult people. I easily
lose my patience and give up on them.
But, I need to consider them as opportunities for growth. God is sending me these difficult people
because He wants to mold and form my character.
He wants me to grow and become more mature, stronger, more loving and
more understanding. In doing so, I am
shaped and molded into the person He wants me to be.
