TRIALS

When you study the lives of many of My beloved in the Bible, you will see that they had many trials. Some of these trials developed because they did not inquire of Me or seek My face. Others experienced trials simply because they stood for righteousness and therefore were persecuted. Because we live in a fallen world where many people do not listen to My guidance or fear Me, many of My beloved suffer because of the disobedience of others.

It is not that important to determine what is causing a trial in your life. It is extremely important that you respond to the trial with thanksgiving. I know that this very statement does not seem rational to you, but if you truly believe that I am good and that I will work good out of every trial, you can give Me thanks.

When you go through trials, remember the words of My brother James and My beloved Peter.
James wrote, "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 1:2-3). Peter wrote, " Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy (1 Peter 4:12-13).

JAMES 1:2-3, 1 PETER 4:12-13