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DEVOTIONAL: Focus on the Goal not in Obstacles

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him". James 1:12 (NIV)

What does trial mean in this passage is the testing of your faith to God. It is not by accident that we are going to experience it but God is allowing it to happen to an individual who are his believer for a great purpose, to test our integrity as his children. 

Key aspects of biblical trials include:

·         Purpose: Trials are meant to produce endurance, strengthen faith, and reveal the authenticity of one's devotion.

·         Perspective: Believers are urged to consider trials as "pure joy" because they develop perseverance and maturity (James 1:2–4).

·         Divine Sovereignty: Trials are viewed as "appointments" rather than accidents, passing through God's hands for ultimate good.

·         Types: They include physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering, or persecution for one's faith. In this different situations, we must be aware that we are all prone to temptations if we are not equipped by the knowledge of truth.

While trials test faith (external), they differ from temptation (internal), which lures someone toward sin. Whenever we are encountering trials there also the enemy offering an easy way to get through it but leading you to disobey the Lord. That is why, we need to have a very strong foundation of our faith, Jesus Christ, and have an intimate relationship with him. 

As we go through different trials we might experience spiritual "drift" and dryness including physical and emotional .And only a consistent daily personal communication with God can really help us to strengthen our spiritual life at that time, through prayer and devotional bible reading. As the result of it, with obedience to God we are also become more matured and strong enough to overcome any trials and able to stand against any temptations that comes in our way. And it leads us to have a victorious life before our Loving God and that is the reality of a pure joy for a believer's of Christ Jesus.

Having stood the test through faith and obedience we will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him". God is so faithful so be a faithful.

Focus on the goal, not in any obstacles,and it is to give glory to our loving Father in heaven even in the midst of trials. 

Keys to overcome trials and temptations

S-ubmit to God in all your ways. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

T-ake a good courage. (John 14:25-27)

O-ver your fears choose faith and focus on God's promise. (Matthew 17:20)

O-pen you heart and mind to the Lord always. (Proverbs 3)

D-o not try to fight temptation, go away from it. (Matthew 26:41)

 

PRAYER:

Father God thank you for always empowering us with your knowledge and wisdom against trials and temptations. Thank you for your mercy and grace Lord, forgive us from all our sins.

Yes, we are so weak and we are nothing without you Lord, in every trial may you always keep us all be guided and guarded with your embrace. May you also give peace, strength and enlighten those who are experiencing physical, emotional, spiritual drift and dryness because of trials and temptations Lord, so they can get through it and get back on track towards your way. In Jesus name, AMEN!


 

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