And not only this, but [with joy] let us exult in our sufferings and rejoice in our hardships, knowing that hardship (distress, pressure, trouble) produces patient endurance; and endurance, proven character (spiritual maturity); and proven character, hope and confident assurance [of eternal salvation].
ROMANS 5:3-4 AMP
Praise and Glory be to God for this blessed day, may we rejoice and be glad in it.
Today’s scripture is drawing our minds to the fact that there are some benefits during our trial or difficult moments. God is able to use that to build up our character in the Faith.
We can recall the persecution of the church in Acts of the Apostles that sent Philip to Samaria to preach the gospel. The bible also has several accounts of the sufferings that Apostle Paul endured but came through and today is credited with more books in the Bible than anyone.
This is to draw attention to the fact that it is not only a gloomy situation when we enter into trials. We should therefore continue to trust God even in difficult moments that they will work together for our good.
May the Lord help us so that with endurance we will look forward to seeing Christ even in our challenging moments. God be our strength. May we not lose our salvation because of challenges that may come our way. Amen.
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