Finding Triumph In The Midst Of Trials
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Introduction:
Introduction:
I’m quite sure you’ve heard the saying, “When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade”.
I’m quite sure you’ve heard the saying, “When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade”.
And if you’re familiar with that saying then you understand that it is a challenge to our Perspective on what life can sometimes bring.
And if you’re familiar with that saying then you understand that it is a challenge to our Perspective on what life can sometimes bring.
Life is not fair, and is often filled with the harsh reality of various trials.
Life is not fair, and is often filled with the harsh reality of various trials.
The question is...How do see the trials that come your way? Do you see them as problematic or purposeful?
The question is...How do see the trials that come your way? Do you see them as problematic or purposeful?
Today my pray is that our mindset in regards to the trials in our life will change and line up with what the bible has to say about our trials, their purpose and where they will ultimately lead us if we develop the right attitude.
Today my pray is that our mindset in regards to the trials in our life will change and line up with what the bible has to say about our trials, their purpose and where they will ultimately lead us if we develop the right attitude.
I. Our Trials Are Inevitable.(v.2)
I. Our Trials Are Inevitable.(v.2)
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
A. Notice James doesn’t say “if” but “when”
A. Notice James doesn’t say “if” but “when”
B. Believers must expect trials to come their way.
B. Believers must expect trials to come their way.
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
C. James also reminds us of the nature of our trials. He says, our trials are “trials of various kinds”.
C. James also reminds us of the nature of our trials. He says, our trials are “trials of various kinds”.
ex. Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually
ex. Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually
D. James says, “Count it all joy”...
D. James says, “Count it all joy”...
II. Our Trials Serve A Purpose.
II. Our Trials Serve A Purpose.
A. Testing of our Faith.
A. Testing of our Faith.
Trust the Process...
Trust the Process...
1. Produces Endurance.
1. Produces Endurance.
Steadfastness- the capacity to hold out or bear up in the face of difficulty...
3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
2. Produces Maturity.
2. Produces Maturity.
“that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
III. Our Trials Lead Us To Prayer.
III. Our Trials Lead Us To Prayer.
A. Ask God for Wisdom.
A. Ask God for Wisdom.
1. God gives it ---Generously without
Reproach
1. God gives it ---Generously without
Reproach
7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
B. Ask God in Faith.
B. Ask God in Faith.
24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
1. The one who doubts must not expect anything from God.
1. The one who doubts must not expect anything from God.
We Find Triumph in the Midst of Our Trials when we recognize that even though our trials are inevitable, they serve the purpose of God to mold and make us to be more like the One Who gave His life for us.
We Find Triumph in the Midst of Our Trials when we recognize that even though our trials are inevitable, they serve the purpose of God to mold and make us to be more like the One Who gave His life for us.