Sorrow is common to man

The psalmist cites Moses, Aaron and Samuel as examples of those who walked with the Lord. (Psa 99:6) Consider these men. Moses had marital problems. His wife and children were in and out of his life (Ex 4:25, Ex 18:2-5). Aaron had major moral and ethical failures. He made an idol for the people (Ex 32:24). He rebelled against Moses and undermined his authority (Num 12:1-2). Aaron also lost two sons to the discipline of the Lord (Lev 10:1-2). Samuel’s sons did not follow in their father’s godly footsteps (1Sam 8:1-3). These great men of God were human, fallen, faulty, struggling sinners. They were not exempt from the sorrows of life. And yet we are surprised when a little trouble comes our way (1Pe 4:12). Consider Job (Job 1:21, 13:15). We should rid ourselves of the notion that if you follow Christ, all will be joy and blessing (Joh 16:33). Pain and sorrow are part of every life, godly or wicked, or somewhere in between. Jesus himself was “a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief.” (Isa 53:3) How is it that we think we should be exempt? Cling to the Lord. Trust Him, come what may.