It gets better and better!

Life is hard, don't you agree? God in His word tells us over and over again, on this side of heaven it will be tough especially for follower of Jesus....here is an example:



James 1:2-4

[ Testing of Your Faith ] Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.



Not only does God tell us trials are coming, notice He says "when you meet trials", but they are a testing of our faith that will help us grow more like Christ, "perfect and complete", as we overcome these trials.



There is good news though, life is moving, and God has a plan! Listen to this song by Steven Curtis Chapman "Glorious Unfolding":






God is in control! He has a plan for each of our lives. Guess what? No matter what we face on this side of heaven, the follower of Jesus has victory!



1 Corinthians 15:57



But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.



1 John 5:4

For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.



John 16:33

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”



So take heart brothers and sisters. God's plan is unfolding. Soon and very soon we will see Jesus is all His glory and will join Him in heaven, and the trials of this world shall be no more! Praise be to God and His glorious unfolding!



Tom