BE JOYFUL IN ALL TROUBLES

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2 BSB

If you buy a new snow blower, you will live in joyful anticipation of snow falling. The same way, consider every trouble as opportunities for the power of Christ to manifest in our lives. James 1:2 NIV says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds”. See trials as opportunities for increase. No wonder Psalms 46:3 CEV says, “Let the ocean roar and foam, and its raging waves shake the mountains.”

As those crucified with Christ, troubles are indeed opportunities for increase, for Christ has already paid for our troubles so there is always a handsome reward for every trouble. Psalms 56:8-9 BSB says, “You have taken account of my wanderings. Put my tears in Your bottle— are they not in Your book? Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side”

Do you believe that God is always just to remember the sufferings that Jesus went through for our sake. That He is righteous enough to reward us not based on our deeds but on the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. That means that sickness, failures etc will retreat at mention of the name of Jesus Christ? “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? “(Romans 8:32 ESV)

WE PRAY FOR THE GRACE TO BE JOYFUL IN ALL TROUBLES IN JESUS NAME AMEN!

THANK YOU JESUS!