Posts with the tag “trials”

Consider it joy when you face trials sounds almost unreasonable on first read. James isn't asking you to smile through it or call something good that is genuinely bad. He's asking you to see what the trial is producing. You can't download endurance, and there's only one way to get it.  Read More

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. - Matthew 4:1Spiritual victory is often followed by spiritual attack.Jesus experienced a powerful moment at His baptism. The heavens opened. The Spirit descended like a dove. The Father spoke words of affirmation. This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. If you were writing the story, you would expect t...  Read More

"And the fourth looks like a son of the gods." - Daniel 3:25 Have you ever felt like you were completely alone in a trial? Like the fire around you was too much, and there was no one there to help you through it? The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego reminds us of a powerful truth: You are never alone. When King Nebuchadnezzar looked into the fiery furnace, he didn’t just see the three men ...  Read More

“Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” - James 1:2-4   Have you ever wondered how to become more like Christ, especially in the area of patience? It’s one thing to grow a little thro...  Read More

“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” - James 1:17   When life seems uncertain or challenging, it’s easy to question whether things are really going as they should. You might wonder if the difficulties you’re facing are a sign that things aren’t turning out right.  Yet, James 1:17 reminds us of a profound truth: “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” This verse speaks to the heart of ...  Read More

“Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” - Revelation 2:10   In Revelation 2:10, Jesus promises the crown of life to those who are faithful until death. This crown symbolizes eternal life, a promise echoed in James 1:12: “Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who ...  Read More

In the storm, competing voices call for your ear. Discover why whose voice you heed makes all the difference.  Read More

God's hedge of protection surrounds His own. Would your faith stand if it were tested? Discover Job's answer.  Read More

God's kind of hope never leads to disappointment. Discover the difference between merely coping and truly hoping.  Read More

God grows us through what we endure. Discover how trials build the character that hope is made of.  Read More

In this world you'll have trouble — but take heart, He has overcome it. Discover the peace of His presence.  Read More