Purpose in My Trouble 

John 12:27-36

God uses our troubles to accomplish His mission.


3-part strategy to navigate trouble well:

  1. Declare God’s purpose during the trouble (John 12:27).

    • Our trouble is temporary, but God’s mission is eternal.

    • God’s mission is not to relieve our discomfort.

  2. Confirm God’s Message (John 12:28-29).

    • Answer: Did I hear God’s Message?

    • God’s Word has been fully revealed in our Bibles (Revelation 22:18-19).

    • Listening to God’s message implies obeying God’s Message (James 1:22).

  3. Explain God’s plan (John 12:30-36).

    • Jesus’ trouble was God’s plan of redemption.

    • Jesus’ trouble served all people.

    • Jesus’ trouble opened a temporary door to Heaven. 

    • I am going through ______________.

Declare: I will use my trouble to advance God’s mission.