A True Disciple

This is a reminder that He controls everything that we may encounter as a believer in Him. To help us put trials and sufferings in perspective, He gives us this wonderful statement in Romans; “ for I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us (Rom 8:18). With these things in mind, we can rejoice knowing that He is working everything together for our good. We must acknowledge God ’ s divine hand or His sovereignty in the trials we encounter. James reminds us that it is a testing of our faith that produces steadfastness, so that we may be “ complete, lacking in nothing ” (Ja 1:3, 4). God is doing a good work in us, and He will “ bring it to completion ” (Phil 1:6). He is working all things together for our good (Rom 8:28). And, most importantly, He is developing the character of Christ in us (Rom 8:29). Trials should drive us to the Word of God where we find truth, encouragement, and direction to navigate our way with discernment. Psalm 119:105 reminds us that the Word is a lamp and a light. It illuminates our way in the darkness as we allow it to penetrate our hearts. When we receive it and accept it as the truth, it performs A Biblical Response to Trials

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