James 1:2-4 (KJV)
1 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
2 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
3 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Trials and difficulties are simply a part of life and quite honestly, the longer I walk with the Lord the bigger these trials become. But how do we react when our faith is challenged by these adversities? James 1:2 says to count it all joy! What could possibly be joyful about difficult situations? Painful, Absolutely! But joy? Come on...........right?? Look again!
Yet, somehow, I do find joy in knowing, and even sensing that God is with me in the midst of my problems — in the midst of my trials. He did promise never to leave or forsake me; and as I look over my life, I find it to be absolutely true…no matter what crazy situation I’m in, God is with me.
I know many who are tired and weary. Yet we are not alone.
Please take time to let the Holy Spirit comfort you, give you strength and find joy in living. May God Bless You Richly! Even if that means you have hope that this is NOT the end but the beginning of better things! "count it all joy"..........Bro. Mike
