“… I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.” 2 Cor. 7:4
Paul stood faithful to God whether people praised him or condemned him, he remained active, joyous and content in the most difficult hardships. Don’t let circumstances or people’s expectations control you. Be firm as you stand true to God and refuse to compromise His standards for living.
The keys to surviving persecution and trials are perseverance and faith. When we are faced with crushing troubles we can have faith that God is using our trials for our good and for His glory knowing that God is fair and just will give us patience in our suffering because we know that He has not forgotten us. In God’s perfect timing, He will relieve our suffering. If we are faithful in our tribulations to the end, God promised to give us the crown of life (Rev. 2:10).
Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.