“…be patient in tribulation…” Rom12.12 ESV
God’s people are not immune to the pressures of this life. We all share the common hardships of living in this world. Be it money, health, family or work, most must enter these arenas of trial and face the pressures common to them. In addition to promising us tribulation, God has also made a few promises to us as we face them. He will never leave or forsake us. He works all things together for our good. And, if we let patience have her perfect work we will inevitably reach maturity and be complete in all respects. At least this is what the Scriptures tell us.
Actually the word patience translates, “to remain under.” The idea is that all trial teaches, and rather than run from the lesson, we learn what it has come to teach. I think that at least one part of the lesson that trial teaches may actually be the same and is simply reinforced in each trial. And what is that? Well I am certain it has something to do with Jesus. Father seems bent of one purpose and that is to make us all like Him! 7/24/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
