Most people detest problems. However, problems are not without their positive takeaways. For instance, problems can offer opportunities for new learning experiences and help to hone our decision-making skills. It is not uncommon to see difficult situations force people out of their comfort zones and invariably lead to growth and development. From another perspective, problems can help people to build resilience and perseverance. People who exhibit these virtues probably developed them as they grappled with one tough situation or the other.
“Have a constructive attitude to problems.”
The background of our lead scripture was the ever-increasing number of believers after the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Sectarian spirit was threatening the fledgling church. That was a problem on its own, but it was resolved in the most creative way. Seven deacons were chosen to take care of food distribution. One of them was Stephen who went on from serving table to doing “great wonders and signs among the people”. Whoever heard the name of Stephen before complaints broke out! It was the shoddy food program in the early church that Stephen and six others were chosen to address. That was the only opportunity that Stephen needed to showcase the rich deposits of the Holy Spirit in him. Here we see that problems reveal people and potential. The same problem unveiled Philip, who went on to become a mighty evangelist. Have a constructive attitude to problems. Take it that when problems arise, there is something in you or someone around you that is due to be revealed.