Count It All Joy!

James 1:4 ESV teaches to “Count it all joy, 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 in nothing.” Steadfastness means to be committed, dedicated, persistent, loyal and faithful. All of which should be common in the life of a believer, which produces perfection and completion. Let me explain, because of course there will always be critics, that say, “no one is perfect.” Critics who are also known as opponents, enemies, faultfinders, etc.—must see Christ in you. Perfect in this scripture means “mature.” Being joyful and endurance of trials produces followers of Jesus who are spiritually “grown up.” Those who know you best will still recognize that you are fully human and capable of various shortcomings and sins; however they will also witness the work God is doing in your life. Completion doesn’t mean you’ve “arrived,” but it means you have all you need in you for continued growth. Lacking in nothing means having everything you need to do everything God wants you to do. Every trial you face is allowed by God for your ultimate good and His glory. (Romans 8:28) I encourage you to be joyful no matter what you’re facing, be not weary in well doing; you will reap a harvest if you don’t give up—God promises to give you everything you could ever need and more!

“When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end—because I am God, the Holy one of Israel, your Savior” (Isaiah 43:2 MSG) ~ God

Pray This Prayer With Me: LORD, I know I don’t thank You enough for the trials You allow in my life, but I thank You and know my most difficult trials have made me stronger, wiser, better and they matured me.  Please continue to teach me that what I need for tomorrow and the rest of life is what You are providing through today’s trial. I humbly pray, in Jesus' name, amen. Have a great day! Never forget, in all circumstances, God loves you and you are extremely valuable and important in God’s eyes! In His service, Jacob...

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