Pure Joy.......

James 1:2-4 NIV

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

It is difficult to understand the principles and the procedures God teaches through trials and tribulations. James says I should consider it pure joy when I face trials. Only an understanding of the place, purpose and principles of trials will help me have a positive attitude to the situations I face.

First of all, I have come to understand that God does not give assignments of a particular kind to people who he has not tested and approved in that area. How does God give you wealth of your own when you have not been able to resist stealing another person's own? How does God bless you with resources when you have not been faithful in little things?  We keep asking for blessings,favour and promotion but we have not learnt the secret of sustenance: faithfulness on the little things.

As we allow God work in us, his work is made complete in our walk with him. As we give him room in our lives, we give him room to train us up to be people he can trust with heaven's resources. We are truly made in the process of trials and only through fire is our real worth revealed. If you want more of God's resources, ask for more of trials and grace to overcome.

It is only God that promises joy in affliction, peace in storms and favour in the most distressing of circumstances. Seek his will and purpose and watch your life make impact for him. His time of favour is here.