Learn Faith Through Trials

                                                   

                                            
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. 2Co 7:5 

Why is it that God leads us in this way, allowing such strong and constant pressure on us?

One of His purposes is to show us His all-sufficient strength and grace more effectively than if we were free from difficulties and trials.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. (2 Cor. 4:7).
 
Another purpose is to bring us a greater awareness of our
dependence upon Him. God is constantly trying to teach us
how dependent we are on Him—that we are held completely
by His hand and reliant on His care alone.
 
This is exactly where Jesus Himself stood and where He desires us to stand. We must stand not with self-made strength but always leaning upon Him.

And our stand must exhibit a trust that would never dare to take even one step alone.

This will teach us to trust Him more.
 
There is no way to learn of faith except through trials.They
are God’s school of faith, and it is much better for us to learn to
trust Him than to live a life of enjoyment. And once the lesson
of faith has been learned, it is an everlasting possession and an eternal fortune gained.

Yet without trust in God, even great riches will leave us in poverty.

~Days Of Heaven Upon Earth~A. B. Simpson~
 
Why must I weep when others sing? “To test the deeps of suffering.”
 
Why must I work while others rest? “To spend my strength at God’s request.”
 
Why must I lose while others gain? “To understand defeat’s sharp pain.”
 
Why must this lot of life be mine When that which fairer seems is thine? “Because God knows what plans for me Will blossom in eternity.”