"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:2-4)
Do you know what the enemy's two favorite words are? "I quit". He would love nothing more than to hear you say, "You know what God, I quit. Every promise you made, the purpose and calling you have for my life, I'm done with it all. I quit."
Every trial and test, every obstacle we face the enemy hopes will cause us to say just that. Thank goodness we serve a God of purpose and "all things work together for the good of those who love the God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)
God tells us here in James 1 that we can rejoice in the midst of our trials because trials teach us patience, and that patience is at work to help complete the perfect work that God begins in us when we become saved. We have to remember that when we accept Jesus as our savior, we become a project of His. A project that He says He will work on until it is complete. (Philippians 1:6)
When times get hard, when the money is low, when things seem like they can't get any worse you can still have joy. Rest in God's promises and be patient, knowing that even in times of trouble, not only is God working out the situation, but He is working on you. Remember, we walk by faith not by sight.
Love is Life,
Daniel Lee Robertson
Dear Danny - We watched you grow over the years (remember our family vacations together?) and we were confident that God had a plan for you. May he continue to bless you and keep you. We are so grateful to the Lord to be able to witness his purpose in your life!
ReplyDeleteRemain in Him who created you and loves you perfectly!
The Rayfield Family