These Trials will show that your Faith is Genuine!

God’s will for all His children is that we rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing and in all things to give thanks to Him, even during the inevitable difficulties of life that we all have to face – and in the midst of the various trials that are the portion of all humanity. Trials are a vehicle that God uses.. to test and increase our faith in Him, and to appraise and develop our trust in His Word – and we are told in the Scriptures to greatly rejoice in the Lord – even though for a time we may have to suffer much grief and all kinds of difficulties. 

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold–though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:7

We have to remember that the trial that comes our way is not a stick of punishment from an angry God for our misdemeanors, but the corrective, chastening rod of our loving heavenly Father, Who loved us so much that He sent His only begotten Son to pay the price for our sin – so that by believing in Him we might receive forgiveness of sins and life everlasting.

Trials may not be easy, but God is ultimately in control and He has promised that they are designed for a distinct and wonderful purpose – which will only become fully evident when the Lord Jesus returns for His church.

The trying experiences of today are preparing us for a glorious tomorrow. They are designed to test our faith; develop our faith; hone our faith and increase our faith in our Father in heaven. The faith of each of His children is valuable to the Lord – more precious to Him than much fine gold, which will one day perish.

Let us rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing and give thanks in all things – even during the trial that come our way.. knowing that the trial of our faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found to praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.