Daily Devotional
The Trying Of Your Faith
March 23, 2018
James 1:3-4 says: “Knowing this: That the trying of your faith worketh patience…”
Now, the “tryings of your faith” James is talking about are those irritations, those imponderables, those inconveniences, trials, tears, and tribulations that come into our lives.
“Knowing this: that the trying of your faith worketh patience; but let patience have her perfect work that you may be perfect.”
Do you know what the word “perfect” means? It means mature. What does God want in your life? God wants you to be a full-grown Christian. He wants you to be mature. You see, the Bible says God wants to bring you to the fullness of Christ. And the way God does that is to allow you to have trials and tribulations in order that you might be mature.
Are children patient? Of course not. Anybody who has children knows that children don’t know the difference between “no” and “not yet.” If you say, “Wait a while,” to them, that is “no.” They want it now! You see, we’re like little children. Tribulation works to bring forth in our lives the character trait of patience, and patience makes us mature.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
