“Whenever trouble comes your way, let or not it’s a possibility for joy.” – James 1:2
Have you ever asked yourself the query, “What does this verse really mean?” I do know that I actually have wondered. Because when troubles come, we’re typically scared. There’s uncertainty roaming through our minds. And the overwhelming feeling that we just don’t quite know the final result or what God will allow, despite the fact that we understand it’s going to work out for our good, as Romans 8:28 guarantees.
Could that be it?
In other words, could shifting our mindset and specializing in KNOWING that irrespective of what troubles come our way, Jesus will work all of it out for our good ultimately? Maybe that’s the understanding that the author of this book wants us to know.
Over time, I’ve learned that Satan can’t do anything unless God grants him access. He doesn’t have complete control. God does. I’m so glad that my grandmother read the book of Job to my sister and I after we were younger. That story really taught me the worthwhile truth that Satan cannot do anything to me that God doesn’t allow. So, if He allows it, then I do know victory is certain!
Because God knew that Job wouldn’t deny Him, he knew Job would stand strong through adversity. He knew Job would begin to query what was happening. He knew that He would show Job who He was through all of it. And He knew that He was going to bless him double for the difficulty.
At the tip of the book, there’s a possibility for joy within the midst of all of the pain. Just as Jesus endured the cross, which was very painful, it was the enjoyment that awaited Him that kept Him strong unto the tip. So, after we are going through our own troubles, listed below are a couple of things to assist us persevere…
5 Ways to Persevere through Hard Times
1. Remember Job
He was a righteous man. Think about your individual righteousness in Christ. If you might be a born-again believer, keep in mind that since you’ve been saved by grace, our great enemy Satan could also be roaming around in search of to devour you, but he doesn’t hold all power. God is with you, so hold firm until the testing is over.
2. You Have the Victory
In the story of Job, God asked Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job?” God knew that Job wouldn’t surrender Him. He knew that He would stand strong through the varied trials and troubles that he was facing. Victory was sure, but He used Job to prove that to Satan. Know that now we have the victory ultimately!
3. Count it All Joy
I do know this is tough. Trust me, I get it. However, that is what Jesus calls us to do. Counting all of it joy can appear to be asking the Holy Spirit to allow you to to benefit from the company of others as you undergo your suffering. It could appear to be fascinated about what God desires to do through the pain. It could appear to be pressing through with a smile beyond your hurt. Again, I understand it’s hard, but count all of it joy. Trouble doesn’t all the time last.
4. Remember Romans 8:28
As you encounter involuntary trials in your life, keep in mind that God goes to work all things out to your good because you like Him and are called based on His purpose. There is pa urpose after the pain. So, hang in there and shift your perspective.
5. Look Out for the Blessings
Job was blessed double! Look at it as if God is saying, “I’m pleased with you for standing firm in your faith.” Because should you read the subsequent verse it says, “For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a likelihood to grow” (see James 1:3). When we undergo troubles in our lives, God is testing our faith. He’s proving us to see if our faith is real (see 1 Peter 1:6-7). He desires to see if we are going to walk away from Him since it’s too hard (because that’s what Satan ultimately wants) or if we are going to endure until the tip. So, stand strong.
Can I encourage you by telling you that your breakthrough is coming? Yes, it’s. So, hold on. Hold regular. Stand your ground against the schemes of Satan. Remember, when the enemy has been given access to try you, it’s only a testing of your faith. Let this be a possibility for joy because victory is yours!
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