Meet your trials and sufferings

Good morning everyone! I hope this day finds you well and ready to meet the trials and temptations. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

1 Peter 1:7 "These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold-though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when you faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world."

We discussed this in part yesterday and mentioned 3 responses. Let's visit about them. First, confidence that God knows, plans, and directs our lives for the good. God always provides his love and strength for us. God leads us toward a better future.

Next comes perseverance when facing grief, anger, sorrow, and pain. We express our grief, but we don't give in to bitterness and despair.

Finally, courage because with Jesus as Brother and Savior, we need not be afraid. He who suffered for us will not abandon us. Jesus carries us through everything.

Are you able to stand with confidence, persevere, and be courageous? That is what God asks of us. This is what Peter is talking about. Don't be bitter, spiteful, but stand up and conquer with the power of Jesus. Thank you for reading. Take time for your Heavenly Father. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny