This is a word of encouragement for the people of God who maybe going through various trails. I was thinking about an area that I am being tested in…and I heard that still small voice speak to me; “afflictions are temporary and subject to change, for your light afflictions are for a moment.” As we turn to the scriptures, we find that the Apostle Paul who experienced many trials gives us some comforting and encouraging words in 2 Cor.2:17-18 NIV. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Just to hear that still small voice speaking to me was encouraging. It helped me to not keep my focus on what I’m going through but to look beyond the situation to understand the ultimate benefit; the Holy Spirit is at work in me to build faith, character, endurance, steadfastness-virtues that are lasting for my good and His glory.
Apostle Paul also wrote in Romans 5:4b-5 NIV But we also rejoice in our sufferings(trials), because we know that suffering(trials) produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Trials ultimately produces hope, and that hope is like an anchor in your soul when you are going through and you don’t feel or see what God is doing in your life. No matter what we face in this life we must keep hope alive in our hearts. Hope will carry us thorough to the other side of going through. Be encouraged, meditate on the above scriptures, believe the word of God and apply them to your situation. Jesus told us something powerful in John 6:63b. The words I have spoken to you–they are full of the Spirit and life. We must believe his word and apply it and watch the Word work to encourage us when we are facing difficulties in life. I assure you; your situation will no longer weigh you down and you will rise up with courage and know that the Lord is working in you an eternal purpose that you can’t fully understand right now. Just rest in knowing that he has a plan for your life-it is for good not for evil to give you a future and a hope. Jer. 29:11 (my paraphrase) As you read this post, I want you to be encouraged don’t give up, or give out, don’t throw in the towel. Remember the darkest hour is just before day break. Your breakthrough is on the horizon! Weeping may endure for a night but joy always comes in the morning. Ps 30:5c, so keep looking up, take comfort in knowing that this trial is just for a moment, it won’t last forever. I will end this post with James 1:2-4 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness; and let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking for nothing.
Blessings to all,
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