God speaks today Friday | February 24, 2023

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. (Job 23:10)
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; (James 1:2)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Trials Shape the Character of the Christian

The Apostle James wrote to the dispersed Christian Jews in the Middle East, who were likely facing trials, poverty, and persecution. In his letter, James tells them to rejoice in their trials, which may seem strange, but as Christians, they believe that all things have a purpose and that trials can lead to transformation and growth. James says that the testing of our faith produces patience, which helps build the character of the Christian. In the next study, they will meditate more on the role of patience and trial in the Christian's character. Read more...


Cross Reference

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: (1 Peter 1:6)
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. (James 1:12)
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I completely believe the word of GOD. Amen.
Carmen valladares: Brother, thank you for that word. AND BLESSINGS
Gladis: I am grateful for each devotional that you share, they are all a blessing. Greetings from Argentina.
Carmen: A thousand blessings every day my life is built by these messages. Keep going
Helen colon: It's Edifice for me
Francisco Diaz S. Padre: Hard trials we Christians are going through in this age of modern debauchery where the world turns away from God, but our faith keeps us happy knowing that God is with us.
rutilo hidalgo: It seems an inconsistency to rejoice in trials, but the message is that God takes control of everything and then we have peace, confidence and we rejoice in the Father who is on our side....

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