2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Often, I ponder on God's logic. How can "trials of many kinds"be a joy? But then again, we all know that through failing we learn, through challenges we overcome. No matter how long the journey may seem, with perseverance, we will be able to see the whole picture of why these challenges exist.
Faith. Faith that God will see you through.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Verses 6 and 7 may be easy to read. However, looking back. I don't know how many times I've prayed not expecting God to come through for me. Lately, I've been guilty of the shopping list request. Demanding that God grant me this and that but never really believing. To not doubt is not easy - but when doubting God we seem as silly as a wave of the sea. Easily blown, thrown anywhere, tossed wherever the wind blows.
Despite the magnificent God we know. Why does doubt still exist? For me, it is the lack of faith maybe. We often want things to happen in reality - before our eyes, before we believe. But in Hebrews - faith is the things unseen. If God says He will give you wisdom generously, why won't you believe it?
Even as I prepare to embark on a new journey - of educational pursuit; studying something so technical sometimes scares me. No doubt things will be overwhelming; but will I let it get to me?
Things to always remember:
- With God on our side, we will never be defeated.
- God's promises for us are "yes"and "amen" for the glory of God through us
- Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (we don't always have to see - God is already at work)
Faith, got some? Enough to be at great risk I hope.
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