John Milton, the great English poet, endured much suffering in his life. At the height of his writing career, his eyesight began to fail. Because he was a devout follower of Christ, he did not become bitter, but accepted his condition. Amazingly, after he became blind, he produced that great epic Paradise Lost. Perhaps today I speak to someone who is similarly afflicted. Or it may be that you have recently lost a loved one, or have had a serious financial setback. Whatever your situation may be today, God’s word tells us that, when we have Jesus in our lives, no affliction or heartache is too much. He has promised that “Underneath you are the everlasting arms.” Maybe, God is allowing you to be in a difficult situation to bring you face to face with your need of Him. I encourage you to respond as John Milton did, and leave your future in His hands.