Just a reminder: The first result of justification is peace
with God; the second result of justification is access into the grace of God;
the third result of justification is hope, hope for the glory of God. So now
this is the fourth result of justification is glory in trials and sufferings.
What? Glory in trials and sufferings? How could this be? Well, that requires
studies, doesn’t it? I’m for it, are you? Let’s dig!
From Romans 5:3-5 explains the great benefits of trials and
sufferings; it shows exactly how the trials and sufferings of life work good
for us. The word, trials or tribulations means pressure, oppression,
affliction, and distress. Are you familiar with this experience? We all do, but
sometimes we just don’t realize it until we study this.
Trials or tribulations also mean to be pressed together ever
so tightly. It means all kinds of pressure ranging (set in a row) from the day
to day pressures over to the pressure of facing the most serious afflictions,
even that of death itself. There are several verses that would encourage us to
know what to expect about the tribulations.
Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulations: but be
of good cheer; I have overcome the world” [Jn.16:33]. “We must through much
tribulation enter into the kingdom
of God” [Acts 14:22].
Like the verse says, “Tribulation worketh patience, and patience, experience;
and experience, hope.” When we have trials, it won’t allow us just to sit back
and do nothing. When we have trials, our inner spirits are active, working
toward our patience.
James 1:2-4 says, “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever
trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith
is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your
endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything”
[NLT].
When trials faced us and we who are truly justified, we
would be stirred to arise and face the trials “head on.” We would set out to
conquer and overcome them since Jesus wants us to be an overcomer just like
Him. Then we could know that God is allowing the trials in order to teach us
more and more patience and endurance.
Now, doesn’t this answer our question, “Why is God allowing
all kinds of troubles”? God didn’t cause troubles, Satan did. God turned bad
things into good and this glorify God even more. We need to watch Holy Spirit
at work when bad things happened. He is ready to help and show us how to be an
overcomer in all things.
Chorus: When We See Christ
It will be worth it all when we see Jesus;
Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face, all sorrow will erase;
So bravely run the race till we see Christ.
[Lyrics & Music: Esther Kerr Rusthoi, Sing His Praise]
Chorus: When We See Christ
It will be worth it all when we see Jesus;
Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;
One glimpse of His dear face, all sorrow will erase;
So bravely run the race till we see Christ.
[Lyrics & Music: Esther Kerr Rusthoi, Sing His Praise]
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