Why Trials

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13

Sometimes, it is very difficult to rejoice in trials – especially when the trials affect your effectiveness as a Christian.

So why the trials? Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested isn’t a faith worth having!”

Trials are meant to increase our faith in God – the greater our needs, the greater our trials, the greater our dependence on Him; and usually, it’s in this state of utter dependence upon Him that we enjoy the deepest, most intimate times with our God.

Honestly, can any trial be a price too much for such eternal good.

Whatever trials you’re dealing with – it’s probably not as bad as it could be!

Let’s not despise these trials but realize that God is utilizing these trials to increase our capacity for Him! .

God is using trials to increase our productivity for the Kingdom – with so much work to be done, we all need to be as productive as possible!