COUNTING IT ALL JOY

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials … glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation (trials, tests of faith) produces perseverance; and perseverance, character (Christlikeness); and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Saints, we should rejoice during tribulation, trials, and tests of faith because the love of God is being poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us by our Father to help us cope with the bad stuff of life.  (James 1:2; Rom. 5:3-5)

We have been granted the esteemed privilege, for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him but to suffer in His behalf, filling up in our flesh what remains of His suffering. Having this Grace, we are not for a moment frightened or intimidated by our adversary or his gophers. For our constant fearlessness in adversity is an attesting seal of satan’s pending destruction, as well as attesting evidence of our salvation.

Hear the word’s of the Apostle Paul taken from the Amplified Bible (Phil. 1:28, 29; Col. 1:24): “And do not for a moment be frightened or intimidated in anything by your opponents and adversaries, for such constancy and fearlessness will be a clear sign, proof and seal to them of their impending destruction, but a sure token and evidence of your deliverance and salvation, and that from God. For you have been granted the privilege for Christ’s sake not only to believe in, adhere to, rely on, and trust in Him, but also to suffer in His behalf. Even now I rejoice in the midst of my sufferings on your behalf. And in my own person I am making up whatever is still lacking and remains to be completed on our part of Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of His body, which is the church.”

REJOICE IN TRIBULATION, TRIALS, TESTS

BECAUSE THE LOVE OF GOD

IS BEING POURED INTO OUR HEARTS

BY THE HOLY SPIRIT