Trials: A Blessing or a Curse
When things are going well, you are well-liked, money’s coming in and you’re not facing a trial, do you ever wonder what’s wrong? I doubt that’s what goes through your mind at times like that but do you take the time to thank the Lord for His many blessings? True blessings come from God but times of ease can be tools used by the enemy to get your mind off of God. It’s possible things are going well because you’re not a threat to satan and, therefore, he has no reason to oppose you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.”
When things are going well for you, don’t forget you’re still in a battle. You still need God today as much as you did yesterday. Take time to praise Him for His blessings and keep serving Him. God may continue to bless you or you may find that you begin to feel the battle once again but don’t take it as a sign you’re doing something wrong. For the Believer, trials are often proof that you’re doing something right.
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you: But rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy” (1 Peter 4:12-13).
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Don’t despair, child of God, we are on our way to a Heavenly Home. Just be faithful. Thank God for your blessings but learn to praise Him through your trials as well. There’s no greater way to live a victorious, Christian life.
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