April 30th, 2025
Passing Life's Tests
James 1:2-8
Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord, being double-minded and unstable in all his ways.
Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord, being double-minded and unstable in all his ways.
In Judges, we see that God used difficult circumstances to test and refine His people. James encourages us to view trials as opportunities for growth. What challenging situation are you facing right now? Instead of asking "Why is this happening?", try asking "What can I learn from this?" Pray for wisdom to discern God's purposes in your trials, and for the strength to persevere. Remember, God is more interested in developing your character than in making you comfortable.
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