Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James 1 v 2-5
Obviously we'll feel really low sometimes as we face trials in life... but we're to consider them pure joy! James reminds us that God uses tough times to build us up. Our faith grows as we learn to persevere and keep going with the Christian life. And as we keep going, we'll grow in maturity as believers. In eternal life, the work of God making us more like Jesus will be completed. We'll be like Him. What a future!
Martin Cole was a staff writer at The Good Book Company for many years working on Discover and Engage. He now works for a children's charity. Martin is married to Kirsty and has two children. He is a passionate lifelong supporter of Chesterfield FC.
