James 1:12 says, “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life.” Sunshine is needed for things to grow, but all sunshine simply makes for a desert. Have you ever thought of life that way? James 1:2 tells us to, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds”. Notice the scripture does not say, if you encounter trials, but when. Trials are inescapable and it is best to understand that.
All of us would love for things to go our way all the time, but we have to admit that life doesn’t work like that. Hard times will come at some point. we can count on it. Relationships are damaged. Financial worries plague us. Sickness stops at our door. Yes, the clouds and the storms really do come.
Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” But the good news is, He didn’t stop there. He also said, “Take heart. I have overcome the world.” Yes, trouble is a fact of life. But Jesus has given us a means of finding victory to overcoming them, if in no other way but by helping you to bear them.
Won’t you allow Him to provide all you need to face your trial today sweet friend? He’s willing and able to provide triumph, even when things look the darkest, if you will put your trust in Him and what He has promised.
The setbacks of life often come with no warning, just the announcement when it hits you. The Lord will allow your trials to draw you close, to teach you to cling to Him, to grow you into spiritual adulthood and bring you along in your journey toward your comeback. Let Him continue His work in you by learning to respond to your trials in the proper way.
When trials come, instead of getting mad, get glad, because you know God is up to something good in your life as you, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” James 1:2-4.
Hold Fast,
-Bren
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