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JAMES 1:1-12

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

Rejoicing in Trials

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

9The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position. 10But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. 11For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits

12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

COUNT IT ALL JOY

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial. That is something to think about in life. I’m blessed because I face a trial? Yes, I am. I have seen God answered many hard things in life. I’ve kept the faith when I didn’t feel like it. I’ve pressed forward and saw God answer.

I recall when Jesus walked on water and that scared the disciples. They were faced with a trail of waiting on Jesus. The storm was strong. Then Jesus showed up. I find stories like this, of Jesus being right on time helps. It helps us remember how he is right there for each of us.

How about you? What are you waiting on or going through in life? Hold on, Jesus is on his way!

Blessings, Sparkie