“when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” – James 1:3
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that 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 perfect and complete, needing nothing.” – James 1:2-4 NLT
What do we learn?
1. Believing God regardless of circumstance increases our faith over time, James 1:3.
2. Listening to what God says gives us direction for action, James 1:19-21.
“humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts,”
What should we do?
1. Read James 1, pray asking God for wisdom, and think about it.
2. Carefully consider if we have unresolved anger, James 1:19-20.
3. Take action based on what God has said, James 1:22-25.
Be encouraged: “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12 NLT