Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery
trial which is to try you, as though some strange
thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch
as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings...
1 Peter 4:12-13a
Anyone who truly wants to give up his own life to serve the Lord Jesus Christ may as well be prepared to endure persecutions and trials and many difficult ordeals, oftentimes in the most unexpected ways...
trial which is to try you, as though some strange
thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch
as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings...
1 Peter 4:12-13a
Anyone who truly wants to give up his own life to serve the Lord Jesus Christ may as well be prepared to endure persecutions and trials and many difficult ordeals, oftentimes in the most unexpected ways...
This is inevitable.* For the child of God, so says the Scriptures, our faith must be tested to make sure it is genuine. In addition, God uses these difficulties as a means of developing in us the character of His Son.
Nevertheless, God is faithful. I have never had to go through more than I could endure. Although, I will admit, many times it felt as if I was being stretched to the breaking point.
I'm learning, however, to trust the Lord through it all. I know, too, that whatever trials I must encounter, the Holy Spirit stays with me to strengthen and encourage me to not give up. And as unpleasant as such situations may be for the moment, it all works for my good and for my spiritual growth.
D.B.
1 Timothy 3:12
Nevertheless, God is faithful. I have never had to go through more than I could endure. Although, I will admit, many times it felt as if I was being stretched to the breaking point.
I'm learning, however, to trust the Lord through it all. I know, too, that whatever trials I must encounter, the Holy Spirit stays with me to strengthen and encourage me to not give up. And as unpleasant as such situations may be for the moment, it all works for my good and for my spiritual growth.
D.B.
1 Timothy 3:12
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