Meditations From The Psalms, Part 8

"It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes." - Psalm 119:71

In Psalm 119:67 the psalmist admits to wandering from the Lord. He then tells us that affliction brought him back to the ways of God. We learn little during times of ease and prosperity. However, when difficulties come our way, we find an increasing dependence upon the Word of God. We search the Scriptures to find wisdom needed to get through the tough times. Thus it is good to be afflicted, but only if it yields a deeper walk with God. What are you learning about God in your affliction? That's the way I see things.