Text: James 1:2 NKJV

Further Reading: Acts 16:22-34

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.

James 1:2 NKJV

MESSAGE

To rejoice in trials seems to be a contradiction, but it is the greatest pathway to victory and experiencing divine intervention.

As believers, the Lord foretold us that in the world we would have tribulations but that we should be of good cheers because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).

This assurance from the Lord in principle proves that the joy of the believer is not subject to good circumstances of life alone but it springs from the Lord Himself. It is this joy of the Lord that produces strength in the believer to face the issues and trials of life.

Paul, a man of God who knows more trials encourages the saints to rejoice in the Lord always, and again he said, we should rejoice (Philippians 4:4). He was no alien to trials and suffering, but in Paul’s suffering, he was always rejoicing. Out of those moments of his suffering in prison came some of the finest Epistles written in joy to the churches.

In our reading of the day, Paul and his companion in ministry and suffering Silas were locked in jail after they had been beaten and humiliated. But they would not allow their trials to hinder them from rejoicing; they sang and praised God with joy, and their chains fell off. The supernatural power of God came down and brought about a great deliverance. Through their suffering, God even brought more souls into His kingdom.

Beloved, I do not know what your current predicament may be, but I encourage you to rejoice in the Lord today and you will see great deliverance come your way.

In your trials, God is working all things together for your good. He will make you perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you (1 Peter 5:10).

REFLECTION

Rejoice always.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 NKJV

Even in your lowest valley, as well as on your highest mountain, rejoice always.

PRAYER

Father, grant me the grace to rejoice always, even in my trials.