MAY 22, 2024

James 1:2-4 (ESV)

Notes from the Pastor's Desk #notesfromthepastorsdesk

📖James 1:2-4 (ESV)
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 

📘Pastor's Note:
Trials and tribulations are not going to be uncommon in this life. As believers, we are to recognize that. As a matter of fact, when we trust in Jesus, we need to understand that there’s an enemy bent on trying to steal our joy. He wants to use whatever he can to limit our effectiveness for the sake of the gospel. But it’s equally important to know that God sovereignly allows trials in our lives to refine us in the faith. Gold is made more pure by intense fire. So, as you experience these things in various ways, consider that. Have your armor on and know that even in middle of the fire that the Lord is there walking with you and that He has a purpose for your good and for His glory. Find joy in it. I know that is easier said than done at times. But that is the encouragement that James gives to us. Endurance and perseverance through trials, when we see it biblically, helps us in keeping our focus right and allows us to find joy because we know that our Lord is at work perfecting us in the faith.

🙏I'm praying for you always. ❤️

Pastor Jamie

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