Devotion 1/13, Rejoice and be glad
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
James is pronouncing blessing on those children of God who go through their trials in life, standing against the temptation to doubt God, without complaining bitterly to all who will listen, and without indulging in self-pity.
Let’s face it trials in life are not fun! But when we recognize that they are allowed from the hand of God we should understand that there is a reason for them. God has something we are to learn in the process of going through the trouble. He has promised to never leave us (Hebrews 13:5), and that all things will work out for our good when we love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). So, we know that He will give us the strength we need to come through the trail, praising Him in the midst of, and on the other side of it!
Father God, thank You for sending Jesus to shed His blood for the forgiveness of my sin! Thank You for loving me and for giving me eternal life with You in heaven. Help me to endure the trials that come my way and to bring You glory through in all I say and do. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Take heart my brothers and sisters in Christ, when we go through trials in life, know that God still loves us and that He is perfecting all that concerns us (Psalm 138:8). He loves us as no other.
I pray your soul is singing, “Rejoice and be glad”!
Leave a Reply