A Joy Explosion

"Count it all joy when you fall into various trials"  James 1:2  NKJV

When you are connected to the power source - Jesus, you can walk out in joy which is the strength you need to get through the situation. Under pressure, you get to meet the real you. Impossible? Not at all, if Jesus Christ is within you, nothing is impossible (Luke 1:37). 

Believers are to consider their trials with all (not some) joy. Trials are those unpredictable encounters that we fall into. The testing of our faith is designed to reveal the quality of our faith and, to produce stamina in order to overcome the situation. The way the situation or circumstance is handled is another opportunity to bring glory to God. And therefore, we can echo the words of Craig W Hagin who said: 'No matter what, I am still happy because God is on the throne and He has things in control. 

Note that James said, 'When you fall into various trials' not 'if'. Trials will come our way. God wants us joyful - full of His strength, so that we can approach them this way. So, He permits certain trials so that we may grow in maturity, thus being more like Jesus. However, we should never pretend to be happy when we face pain, but have, a positive outlook such as considering it all joy. Why? Because it is another opportunity to let people see Jesus in you.

Let us be honest here though, it is never easy to be this way. We don't rejoice and scream out in ecstasy because another trial has come our way. We would be rather odd to do so. But, we can program ourselves to take God's advice so that we can meet the trial face to face without moaning and groaning because yet again something else has gone wrong. We need (and I'm speaking to myself as well) to be on guard and alert that the devil is out there plotting an attack on us and God may allow this to test how we handle things. It is essential that He does this because: 'If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?' Jeremiah 12:5. The idea is to pass the trial and get on the horse and ride with God.

So condition yourself to have a joy explosion whenever things come your way that are designed to wind you up, tear you down or floor you. Jump on that horse with God and ride the storm

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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