Days of Trials

It is a fact that we will face difficult times and circumstances. None of us are exempt. The truth is we will each face trials--for they are a part of life. It doesn't matter how far or how fast we try to run, we can never outrun the trials of life. The Bible is very clear that we all will experience difficulty and tough circumstances.

James 1:2-4 — “My Brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; (3)
Knowing this, that the trying of your Faith works patience. (4) But let patience have her
perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

James tells us in this verse that it isn't a condition of "if" we will fall into divers temptations, but a condition of "when". He is telling us that it is a certainty. The believer is not exempt from facing trials, no matter how great his faith. Trials are a part of life that we all must encounter and James tells us why.

When trials come, it is important as believers, that we have the right attitude and mind-set. We must possess the belief that whatever God is allowing in our lives will work out for our good. The trial should never hold our focus. We should keep our eyes on God, knowing that He will produce something positive out of the trials we encounter. Often, there will be those who see themselves as a victim of the circumstance and fail to know that God is at work in their life. We may not be able to be excited about the trial, but we should be excited knowing we serve a God who will lead us out and into victory.

James uses the word "fall" in the above verse to tell us that most of our trials will be unforeseen. That we will not be aware of them, until we are in the "midst" of them. So, without warning, trials will come to us. There will those times we will face those circumstances and have no control over them. In these times, we should respond immediately with the attitude of "God is in control", period.