2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
In our walk, trials are guaranteed and through them we are moulded and tested. When faced with a trial, do we react or rejoice? Bearing with the situation is not the right way, a mere passive resignation to suffering isn't the victorious answer. Rejoicing in faith is a choice towards the potentially crushing feelings that might overwhelm us.
Joy is a choice.
And through choosing to believe whole heartedly in the assurance of God's sovereignty over any circumstance can the "strength" to be joyful despite the trails be found. "God is a Father. God is my good Father. God never makes mistakes. God is working all things for my greatest good. God has nothing but good intentions for my life. God is sovereign, and since he is sovereign, there is never any cause for despair."
The writer offers the short passage above, reminding me that God is all these things, especially during difficult times. May I resolve to draw strength and joy in all circumstances from the assurance of the Lord. Amen.
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