These blasted trials of life

“Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor’s] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.” To stand the test and be approved gets us the victor’s crown of life. The victor’s crown of life is only given to those who stand their ground under pressure. To the ones who believe God’s promises, and act on them while under attack. Sometimes we have to go on the offensive with the word of the Lord to back down the enemy. Our armour is sure and trust worthy in battle (Ephesians 6:10-18). God has equiped us for battle with all that is necessary for victorious living. The purpose of trials is to gain stronger faith in God. Without trials and crisis, we would be prone to follow the temptations of our fleshy nature. Without the rain we’d never truly appreciate the sunshine. We are human and can be influenced by good or evil. Without making a conscious decision to follow Jesus as Lord over us, our old man (before you got saved attitude) will take your life down the wrong path. Without the restraining love of God that’s in us being in charge of our lives, this world’s demonic influences can rule us. Happy and to be envied is the man or woman who is patient under trial. To stand up under temptation in itself is a major accomplishment in the things of God. You can get there. Just do the work, and you’ll live above the evil in this world.