God's purpose in everything is to reveal His own glory. Anything less would fall short of who He is. But how can God's glory be shown to us, as fallen as we are? We're often focused on our own honor and think too highly of ourselves, making us unable to truly see God's glory.

So we must step aside to let God be exalted. God often brings us into difficult situations so we can recognize our weakness and, in turn, see His majesty when He delivers us. A life that's always easy will show little of God's glory because there's little chance to be emptied of self and filled with Him. Those navigating calm waters know little of the God of storms.

But those who face life's vast and deep challenges see His wonders. In the waves of loss, poverty, and temptation, we learn of God's power because we see our own smallness. Be thankful if your road has been rough. It's shown you God's greatness and kindness. Your struggles have given you insight that no easy life could provide. They have been the cleft in the rock where God has placed you, like He did with Moses, so you might glimpse His glory passing by. Praise God that you've been spared the darkness of constant comfort and instead have been shaped for His glory to shine through your trials.