Testing is good! And we don't have to be afraid of trials. Even the greatest challenges we face can be faced with JOY because we know that God will work our testing out to mature us. Who wouldn't like to GROW IN FAITH and STEADFASTNESS? When we chose Jesus we chose pruning and the path that leads to righteousness and holiness! That is awesome! Though God never said that testing wouldn't come or it didn't hurt — He promised that trials would force our faith to show its true colors (MSG). Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:2—6 Confusion has its roots in lies and temptation comes from our sinful desires, which try to drag us away. We should never say: “God is tempting me” because God is never tempted to do wrong and He never tempts anyone else (we should know this by know, right?). All lies originate from the father of lies that is the devil who only comes to kill, steal and destroy. If anything in our lives starts to destroy us and steal our faith, identity and security, that would be the devil — not God. Jesus said that He has come to give us life. One thing I love about trials, is that they really get you (back) to the center of what's truly important. In the mids of confusion you will find yourself leafing though the pages of the Bible and every word seems to just SINK IN to your soul. AH and you squeeze and squeeze those verses until the emptiness gets fulfilled. I heard Jesus one time speak to me: The Word belongs to me until you eat it. Oh, that voice!! I want to feast on Christ and His words the rest of my days. (Jesus is the Word of God and the Bread of Life.) Don't hesitate to receive the words that He speaks. Eat them, own them, digest them and let them transform you! A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't. Charles Spurgeon Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial! Having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. Life and more life! Don't be afraid, God will never leave you! Pic 1.
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