Often man's disappointments are God's appointments - but we can only discover His purposes in them as we respond in faith.
Previously published as 'Life's Bitter Pool'
Previously published as 'Life's Bitter Pool'
Discovering bitter water at Marah was a devastating experience for the Israelites after their deliverance from Egypt. They were totally unprepared for it.
We may have "bitter pool" experiences too - disillusionment, business failure, broken relationships, a health breakdown etc. God will often use these to test and strengthen us.
Derek explains God's purposes in testing and how to respond. Complaining will produce nothing; persevering in faith will bring deeper revelation of Himself. By responding in the right way we will discover that man's disappointments are often God's appointments.