October 8, 2025 Testing
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Tests and trials, we all have them, and we must persevere through then without taking our eyes off the Lord. Trials are often the difficulties we face in daily life that could eventually derail our trust in God. It can also include many forms of persecution for being Christian and speaking truth.
The word Testing was used to determine the quality and purity of precious metals, such as gold and silver. The trials we encounter can either keep us close to God or diminish our faith and trust. Trials are to be endured, while temptations are to be resisted so they do not refer to the same.
To withstand a trial is not to give up on God when life gets rough. Rather it’s a time to press into God and His Word, where together faith is forged and His faithfulness is experienced.
The result is twofold: first you will be blessed by God. That doesn’t mean “happiness,” but living each day under God’s grace. For God provides the faith as well as the second result; the crown of Life. Not necessarily a crown in this life but a reference to eternal life which again is a gift of God.
“Too many Christians see the study of … the bible as an inconvenient obligation to endure and wonder why their Christian lives are so ineffective and boring.” Dr. Karl I. Payne
Don’t’ give up or give in when tested because it produces strength of character and trust to face what may come.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today, 4:30-5:30. Confirmation class.
October 12, 9:00 Morning worship. Sermon: Entrust, Endure, Be Faithful
10:15 Sunday school for all ages.
GriefShare 2:00-3:30. Feel free to handout a flyer and recommend it to someone in need.
If you have an article or God sighting you would like to share with the congregation please submit it for publication in the Briefings.pastorbob@pilotknob.org
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