Many times adversity comes into our lives as a result of personal sin. We cannot blame God for the consequences of our disobedience and rebellion. The natural consequence of disobedience and rebellion brings adversity. A proper response here is confession of the sin and then repentance. By repentance, I mean willfully turn away from sin. Sometimes adversity comes as a result of Satan’s handiwork. You recall in the book of Job that Satan had to ask permission to touch Job’s life. (Job 1:6–12) The