2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials. 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (NASB)
What's happening in your life right now? Are you facing a trial, a tribulation, a difficult time, or an overwhelming struggle? Well, there is hope. God has a purpose for everything. His purpose is to bring you to a place in your life that is more like Jeus.
Romans 8:28-29
28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;
God is allowing the trial in your life to make you like Jesus. Thus you can count it as, reckon it so, and accept it as true joy. Your faith is being tested. Throughout scripture GOd allows His followers testing to grow them. Abraham was tested when he took Isaac to the mountain to sacrifice him on an altar. The testing of your faith grows you in endurance and patience. The testing will have a perfect result. That result is that you develop the life that can stand up under anything. You will be mature (Christ-like), and the finished product God desires. You will lack nothing.
None of this will happen without the experience of trials and tribulations. So whether it is the current trial, or the next one to come your way, you will be prepared. God will grow you into the Christ-like person He desires. Fight the good fight of faith as you experience the trials of life.
_____________Today's personal note from Dennis
Greetings from Starbucks in Tempe, AZ
I do hope and pray you had a wonderful week. Sandy and I continue to praise God for his care and protection. Last week I had some lab work done. The results are
in and it is amazing, miraculous, and worthy of praising God. Anemia has been an issue for several years now. It is corrected and the labs show normal counts..
The ALT and AST, both liver enzymes are either normal or only slightly elevated. The other liver enzymes are the best they have been for several years also. We are praising God and
thanking Him for the continued health and open doors for ministry.
I will be preaching in Laveen, AZ at the Laveen Baptist Church on August 21. Only two services. Not sure I want a third one right now after my experience in South Dakota. I will also be preaching at First Baptist Church of Clairemont, CA on September 4. That Sunday is our 45th wedding anniversary. We will be celebrating with a few days in San Diego.
Sandy has been asked to co-teach a women's Bible study at First Baptist Church in Tempe. FBC has asked for Sandy and me to consider several other teaching opportunities. We are currently attending FBC of Tempe and have found a wonderful Sunday School class.
All our grandsons are in school except for Johnny of course. He is also doing well.
Sandy and I will be in Kansas City, MO for the wedding of our niece, Meredith in September. We look forward to that wonderful time with family. It will be a quick trip, but still plan to see my Dad while there.
Purpose Ministries is doing well with the openings and opportunities for ministry. Thanks to all of you who pray for us and support the ministry. May God bless you.
May you find the joy of your salvation and experience the grace, mercy and love of God. Thank Him today that He is patient, forgiving, unchangeable, and accepting of us all because of the cross of Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory. ~ DGW
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