Facing Every Trial W/ a Belief in a Joyful End: James 1:1-7

• Consider it All Joy: When you encounter various Trials

John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”

Acts 14:22 “Strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, ‘Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.’”

1 Peter 4:12 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you. But to the degree that you share the suffering of Christ, keep on rejoicing so that at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.

2 Timothy 3:12 “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”

• Like Jesus We See the End/Purpose of the Trial. For the Joy set before us we endure:

Hebrews 12:1-3 How? We strip ourselves…….

• Like Paul, We Believe and Endure:

– Believe 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

– Endure: 2 Corinthians 11:22-28

• We Enter in to His Presence for Grace and Mercy: Hebrews 4:14-16

• Like Job We Worship: Job1:20-22

Psalm 34:19 Many are the Afflictions of the Righteous But the Lord Delivers Him out of them all.

2 Corinthians 6:1 And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the race of God in vain – 2 For He says a the acceptable time I listened to You and on the day of salvation I helped You. Behold, now is the acceptable time, behold now is The Day of Salvation!