James 1:2-3
Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
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“Perceived Severance”… when we encounter sufferings and trials, we always think the God has abandoned us. And so we start doing things that could harm our relationship with Him more. And until you know it, our life is totally severed from Him.
The bible is offering an answer to this “perceived severance” mentality.
“Perseverance”…
The challenges and crises of life can tax us to the very end of our strength, and in such times it is easy to want to give up.
But James offers followers of Christ another perspective. He says that while life is a battle, it is also a blessing: “Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful” (James 5:11).
There are Christians who started with a lot of fire but they burned out. The ones that have endured in the Christian life are those who ran slowly but with a steady pace. Day after day they come to church, comply with their duties and patiently await the coming of the Lord.
Will you continue with the “perceived severance” mentality? Or will you change your mindset and persevere with the Lord?
Let us pray +
Father, You bless those who revere Your name and delight in Your commands. Let my heart remains steadfast trusting in You and Your overall plan for my life. Help me to learn the valuable lessons along the way as I press on toward the goal for which You have called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Amen +
Be kind to me, Lord, and I shall live.
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