Friday: hard times (Romans 5:3-5; James 1:2-4)
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Footnotes:
- James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family
Questions to Consider:
- Who is talking or writing?
- What words or phrases stand out to you?
- What appears to be the main point?
- How does this apply to your life?
*Sorry this is posted so late. Tami