Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds – James 1:2
Here the author is suggesting to rejoice during the times of trials because testing of faith produces steadfastness. Steadfastness on Christ leads to maturity and completeness.
As a believer we might run into many problems because our war is not against flesh and blood. It is against the powers of darkness. We read in Psalms 34:19, Affliction of Righteous are many but God will deliver from all.
Our hope is not in the things of this world but on the living word of God. In James 1:6, it is written that the one without faith will be “like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”
Joy of the Lord is our strength! When the pressure is on, He is making something best out of us!!
Prayer: Father God, fill our hearts with Joy to endure the trials and overcome it. Lead us with your righteous hand for you are very present help in the times of trouble. In Jesus name I pray-Amen!!