Friday-Preparation-Be Real
James 1:12 New International Version (NIV)
12 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.
Everyday and every moment is a test!!! God is preparing us for greater things to come. It is a hard and tough journey, but worth the fight.
Romans 8:18 New International Version (NIV)
Present Suffering and Future Glory
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
1. Be Joyful:
James 1:2-4 New International Version (NIV)
Trials and Temptations
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
God loves us so much that He wants us to be prepared and complete in our life and ready for eternity with Him. When tough and rough times are happening, smile with joy, God is in control and has everything handled.
2. Perseverance:
Romans 5:3-5 New International Version (NIV)
3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character,hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
God is is the potter and we are the clay. God molds us through tribulations to the masterpiece God wants us to become. Keep steadfast to Jesus, keep pressing forward to Jesus.
3. Don’t Quit:
Galatians 6:9 New International Version (NIV)
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Keep honoring God no matter the storms or how our emotions and feeling lead us. Be obedient and keep Jesus #1 in everything we do daily.
Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
God knows Best!!!!!
Love y’all and Have a Blessed Day
