Good Morning This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ************ How to Develop a Solid Faith 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 1 Peter 1:6-7 Every one of us will go through troubling times, and when those times come, it’s easy to get disheartened. But the Bible indicates that even during periods of challenge and adversity, God expects His children to respond correctly. And His Word equips us to do so. Today’s passage teaches us to rejoice during difficulty. Of course, this does not mean that we must be glad about the hardship. But we can be joyful because we know that God is using the circumstances to prepare and grow us. Although having a positive attitude during a negative situation does not seem logical, here are two reasons why doing so makes sense. First, the Lord teaches us endurance through the difficult experiences we encounter. Our natural reaction to pain is to run in the opposite direction—and as fast as possible. However, God wants us to “hang in there” so we can derive the full benefit of whatever lesson He has for us. Second, the heavenly Father uses trials as a refining fire to purify His children and bring them to greater spiritual maturity. He has a plan for each believer, and hardship is one of the necessary tools that prepare us to do His will. In the process, we will find that our faith has been strengthened. As we realize God brings benefit from our adversities, we’ll begin to face challenging times with confidence that He always has our best interest in mind. We can rejoice in the fact that He is building our endurance, purifying our hearts, and making us people with unshakable trust in Him. - Charles Stanley ************ Come worship with us at Rosemary Baptist Church 3242 Fellowship Rd. Williston, SC 29853 Phone (803)266-3374 Sunday School ... 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship ... 11:00 AM Sunday Discipleship Training ... 6:30 PM Sunday Evening Worship ... 7:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study ... 7:00 PM Check out our new website: rosemaryoutreach Up-Coming Events Williston Community Outreach - Saturday 11/15/14 Have a blessed day, Pastor Dan youtu.be/L5bLvVjJ4MA
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