James 1:5 -“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him”
Divine wisdom gives us the spiritual ability to view trials from God’s perspective. But not only does He help us to understand our suffering, He enables us to apply the wisdom to our trials. James tells us trials come from many sources. Sometimes we bring trials on ourselves by making foolish decisions and pursuing selfish objectives. They come when we are persecuted for the cause of Christ.
Satan is the one behind these trials because God has invaded his territory. He cannot take away our salvation, but he can sure eat away at our joy and fellowship in the Lord. We live in a fallen world that has been severely affected by the results of Adam’s disobedience. Therefore, hardships in this world cannot be prevented and will be with us until the day of its redemption when Christ comes.
Testing proves Christian character. It tests our commitment and endurance to live for Christ. People are impacted by the Gospel when they see us following Christ faithfully, regardless of the chances, changes, and circumstances in our lives. The question of commitment comes when we face trials, hardships, and persecutions with confidence in Christ and obey Him when we do not understand why it is happening to us.
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Pastor Josh Laryea