Consider it pure
joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know
that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (James 1: 2-3)
Consider
it absolutely God’s favor and grace given to you, showing that He loves you
enough to grow and strengthen you in your faith by allowing trials to come against
you. God loves you and wants you to grow to be more like Jesus, who is
righteous/pure. So, let God purify you in the fires of trials, like gold is
purified through fire.
The
growth of your faith from trials will build perseverance. This perseverance is
God making you able to endure under challenges He allows in your life. It can
be a cheerful endurance because you know God is FOR you. He does not give you
more than you can endure, for He is faithful to you. And when you experience trials
and temptations, God will show you a way through it so you can patiently bear
and endure (1Corinthians 10:13).
You
will grow stronger with God. Perseverance is a gift from God because He loves
you. So, consider trials as joy because God is with you and is growing you.
You
will be victorious with God’s guidance, power, and strength as you confront
temptations and evil.
You can persevere with God.
Consider
it joy that God loves you and grows you to be like Jesus and to be a victor
over evil, temptations, and trials in life.
Consider it Joy that God is FOR you, not
against you.
Consider it JOY that you are
Chosen
Saved
Loved
