James 1:2-3 (NIV) says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." Here James is telling us to consider the trials we face to be a joyous occasion. I don't know about you, but when I am facing tests and trials I am usually not very joyful. However, James is telling us that we need to think more long term. We may face trials now and think short-term, but we should be thinking more long-term. Going through those trials and tests of faith will help develop in us more patience and perseverance, and that is a cause for joy!
If you're facing a trial or test of faith today, know that God can use it to make you a better person, so there should be cause for joy even through the toughest trial. Remember that trials are a joyful process.
This is T.J. Martin, with another thought to consider.
Montgomery, AL
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