In
this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have
been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your
faith, being much more precious
than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise,
honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom
having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full
of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:6-9
Trails test your faith to show if it is genuine. True faith is indestructible. Severe tests and trials do not destroy true
faith but instead it strengthens our faith and deepens our love for God. Job who
endured many trials said,
Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Job 13:15
Job did not understand any of his situations and felt that God was against him
but he could still proclaim: yet I will trust Him. Job refused to forfeit
what he knew to be true in the midst of his testing. It is one thing to believe
God and it’s another thing to believe in Him.
To believe in Him signifies complete reliance, complete surrender and complete
trust in His promises even when we don’t understand your circumstances.
When you have walked through a fiery trial and
have come out with true, strong faith, you have a deeper love and trust for God
and you have inexpressible joy. There
are no words that can describe this type of joy. Your joy is no longer dependent on your
circumstances but on Jesus Christ, Him crucified and the promise of His return.
It is no more possible to rob a true believer of her joy than it is to unseat Christ
from His place of glory. The two stand together. Abiding in Jesus and accepting His Lordship in your
life brings you a joy that is indescribable and cannot be taken away.
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