s"Beloved think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. 13. But rejoice insomuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings: that when His glory shall be revealed, you may be glad with exceeding joy. 14. If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God, rests upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified."
It is not strange that we are tested in this life. God's people have always been tested. Christ, Himself, was tested. Our author, Peter was tested, in fact he died for his faith in Christ. The great apostle Paul was tested and also gave his life for the faith. In fact, most of the apostles were tested and gave their lives to, and for, Christ. Could the trial that you are withstanding today kill you? (Believe me, I asked myself the same question!) When we allow our tests in life call us away from serving Christ, we are letting people down. We are letting Christ down. We are letting the churches where we are members down. We are letting the world down, because the world needs for us to stand strong in order to be a witness to them. We are also letting ourselves down. Years ago, I talked to a preacher who had quit the Christian ministry. I don't remember the problem that caused him to quit, but I do remember that the problem was trivial. I must admit that the trials that I have had are trivial compared to Christ and His apostles. (That is a sobering thought and worth our consideration.) Let's not let our problems and trials cause us to quit. We need to read Ephesians 6:13 and obey it: "Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand, AND HAVING DONE ALL TO STAND." God, help us to read and heed this! Selah Bro. Joe
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