Then review James 1:1 from yesterday.
On to today's new verse....
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (NIV)
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, (ESV)
Our natural human response to trials is certainly no to rejoice, so we must make a conscience effort to face them with joy. Count it joy, consider it joy.
Trials in our life prove our faith to be genuine, and in fact, increase both the strength and quality of our faith.
MacArthur adds this thought in his study Bible....
Every trial becomes a test of faith designed to strengthen. If the believer fails the test by wrongly responding, that test then becomes a temptation, or a solicitation to evil.
When we trust in God's plan for our lives, when we trust in His goodness, when we recognize the fact that all trials will test and strengthen our faith if we allow it to, then we can choose to face them with joy. Not because we're happy about it, but because we are purposefully choosing to rejoice in the Lord and glorify Him.
Repeat today's verse over and over and allow it's truth to sink deep into your heart.
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