"We glory in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh
patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope
maketh not ashamed."
- Romans 5:3-5
There is no doubt that this statement can raise up a number of specific
situations in our minds which we might not understand. We might wonder
why God would allow such and such situations. We should first accept
the fact that we can not always get a specific explanation. If we
really believed in His goodness, we wouldn't need an understanding on
how He uses suffering so that He might . . .
"We glory in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope; and hope maketh not ashamed."
- Romans 5:3-5
There is no doubt that this statement can raise up a number of specific situations in our minds which we might not understand. We might wonder why God would allow such and such situations. We should first accept the fact that we can not always get a specific explanation. If we really believed in His goodness, we wouldn't need an understanding on how He uses suffering so that He might build up our faith and protect us from temptation.
From tribulations come perseverance, proven character and hope. In other words, God is creating a greater good by the suffering. For now let us think about gaining a sufficient degree of confidence of God's goodness that we will never again question God's good ness during severe trials.
Tribulation is God's chemistry through which He fulfills His eternal purpose in those who through faith have accepted the full forgiveness which He offers in Jesus.
Christian friends, If you are facing a difficult test, praise God. Under His wise control, everything that happens to us, whether pleasurable or painful, is designed to develop Christlike character. That's why we can glory in tribulation.
All God's testings have a purpose
Someday you will see the light;
All He asks is that you trust Him,
Walk by faith and not by sight.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - The gem of Christlike character is formed by pressure and refined by friction.