Trials and Tribulations

"In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, (7) that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ."                   1 Peter 1:6-7.  NKJV

Often we are tempted to ask, 'Why?' when we are undergoing problems, trials and upsets. It is not easy for anyone. Some people tell us that God stretches our faith at these time to see how we handle the situation. From these two verses that seems the case. God wants the genuineness  of our faith to reign so that as we go through this period, we are still able to praise and rejoice in Him. Craig W Hagin says, 'No matter what, I am still happy, because God is on the Throne and He has things in control.'

Let's face it, how would we ever learn to trust God if we never experienced times where we know that He's the only one that can help us? He wants all of the impurities to bubble to the surface as He refines us, so that we have a solid confidence in Him - whatever we go through.

The key to finding the ability to rejoice in trials, can be found in James 1:2-3, 'My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.'  

The key to finding joy in adversity, is where we place our focus. If we focus on the trial, we'll be discouraged. If we focus on Jesus, we have access to joy because we know God will help us through the trial.

God wants to teach us not to react to trials emotionally but to respond with faith in His perfect provision. When we do this, we can endure anything because our character is strengthened and our focus is on Him, not the circumstances. 

Whatever situation you are in, God sees it differently. Check out theses amazing verses:

'The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor, He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. (2) To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance  of our God; to comfort all who mourn. (3) To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.'   Isaiah 61:1-3   NKJV

There's always a way through with Jesus!

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