God sends perspective

One of the biggest blessings God can send us is perspective. You have to remember that the human condition tends to be very proud. We tend to think highly of ourselves. This is a serious problem because when our ego increases, God in our hearts necessarily decreases because your heart can only contain a finite amount and it’s a win-lose proposition. You either fill your heart up with God or you fill it up with something else. For God to increase, our pride and ego must decrease.

Perspective does that. When Jesus sends challenges it forces us to look at the big picture. What is important? My health or my salvation? What is important? My home or my relationship with Jesus Christ.