Title Let's Rejoice in Suffering/James 1:2, 3
Content Let's rejoice in suffering/James 1:2, 3
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the trial of your faith produces perseverance” (James 1:2, 3).
Job, a righteous man in the East, and Abraham, the father of faith, were also tested. Even Jesus, who had nothing to do with sin, was tempted by the devil. The word test has two meanings. It is a temptation from God and a temptation from the devil. Today, let's think about the test that God allows among the two.
When we are faced with a test, we often feel doubtful, discouraged, and fall, asking, 'Why are you giving me this kind of tribulation?' However, we must remember that the tribulations and sufferings that come to God's children are permitted by God for the benefit of His children.
Peter said, “Do not marvel at the fiery trial that comes to try you, as if something strange had happened to you” (1 Peter 4:12). We must remember that God allows many trials for our faith and character growth. Therefore, it should not be surprising to you that you are suffering.
How can we go one step further and make our trials a blessing? Verse 2 tells us to rejoice in temptation. It is difficult to rejoice in exams. Nevertheless, why should we rejoice in trials? This is because our faith is refined like gold through trials (1 Peter 1:6,7). God wants us to be like Jesus and have faith like gold.
Students take several tests at school. The same goes for after you go to college. After that, exams such as master's, study abroad, and doctoral studies continue. By passing these tests, you become a better person. Therefore, if there is a student who is happy with the exam and develops his/her skills through the exam, then he is guaranteed to succeed.
If you are happy with the various trials you face in life and can overcome them, you will live a life of abundance and blessings. Therefore, from now on, I hope that you will know God's will to give you tests and welcome them with joy no matter what difficulties, hardships or trials you face.