The number "40" is repeatedly used in the Bible, and is often understood as the "number of probation or trial." Moses was on the mount for 40 days (Exodus 24:18). Jesus was tempted for 40 days (Matthew 4:2).
God is love.
When we are faced with trials such as a job loss, a divorce or a death in the family, it is very easy to blame God. You don't have to feel alone... STAND FIRM! Our awesome God is in TOTAL CONTROL of your situation and cares for you. His ways are not "mysterious" as some people say. His ways are just "higher" than our ways. God is a gazillion times smarter and wiser than any brain surgeon. And just like we can't expect to understand brain surgeons, how can we expect to understand everything God does?
In every 40-day or 40-year trial in the bible, people had to endure hardship, pain, temptation, and all sorts of pressure. But guess what happens on the 40th day? If your faith is in Jesus Christ, guess what happens in the end?
Suffering is wiped away. You become stronger in your faith. Jesus conquers all evil.
There are a lot of things that can bring us down in this world, but there is nothing, that can overcome the power and love of Jesus. His dying on the cross for our sins is a gift to us - and a sure sign that no matter how many days we face in hardship, they will not and cannot last forever. Jesus will have the last word on our behalf.
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