Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the victor’s crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12 AMPC
How are you doing with standing up under this present trial? What thoughts keep bringing you down?
Weigh those thoughts against the Word. What does the Bible say about your situation? What does it say about God? What does it say about who you are in Christ? What instructions has God given you for shining for Him in the midst of this and how are you doing with that?
Don’t give in to what the enemy wants you to think or do. The fiercer the battle, the more we must stand on Truth and walk out in it.
Today, I want to encourage you with this word from the Lord in one of my quiet times with Him:
I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been. Always will be. Even so, the barriers you’ve allowed between us are great. Now, you must seek Me in earnest to find Me. Jeremiah 29:13. There are things you do not yet understand and ways you will need to know Me that, without this trial, you will not press into. Do you want to walk through this trial boldly, with deep faith, high love, and wide joy? Then draw near. James 4:8.
Lord, show us the lies we have believed that disagree with what Your Word says. Change our minds to be Yours. Show us each of our trials from Your viewpoint, and use us to shine Your light to others, even when it’s not easy. Make us patient and strong to stand up under under trials and temptations, to stand the test and be approved, to receive the victor’s crown of life You promise to those who love You. For all this has only every always been for Your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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