You can be sure that your faith will be tested. This is a good thing, however, because these tests will develop and strengthen your faith. James 12-4 (NIV) - "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." We cannot avoid trials and difficult, trying situations that come into our lives and test our faith and trust in God and His promises. Our response to these tests will reveal the level of maturity in our faith life. We must learn to endure and persevere through these trials. Although we don't enjoy these tests, we rejoice in the results that are produced in us by them. We will not fail the test if we look to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Be encouraged, we will overcome!
Monday, March 9, 2009
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