(v3) Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience, (v4) but lt patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

(1) sometimes it may seem like the Christian life is filled with problems, because they come uninvited and unexpected.

(2) How often we begin to grumble and complain about our Troubles. If we are not careful we will find ourselves indulging in self-pity, or we can say that God has allowed this trial to come to me. He has some purpose in it for me.

(3) Don't rebel! Don't faint! Rejoice! These problems are not our enemy trying to destroy us. They will turn out to be your Friend to aid us and to develop Christian character and endurance. You and I can't stop problems, troubles, or trials from coming so we must let our trials work for us.

(4) They will make us better! As soon as the Refiner sees his Reflection in the molten metal, he turns off the heat!

(5) Remember, God's just making room in your life for His purpose, His will and His power.

(Psalm 18:19) He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Sincerely,

His servant's servant
Pastor Robbie Conn